Today was the perfect weather here in the Big Apple... temps just below  80°F... comfortable humidity level... blue skies... a light breeze...
the perfect day to have Mom enjoy a barbecue on our deck... her first time out of her apartment in five months... first visit with family since COVID... she was thrilled and excited to see everyone and enjoy her celebration 🤗❤️ and we were delighted to host her...
With the hubs manning the grill we began with sausage bites... they disappeared fast (just barely got a photo 🤣) moved on to chicken wings in a spicy marinade... yummy... (luckily got a pic of the last few)
Our main dishes were grilled marinated chicken kebabs... grilled veggie kebabs... NYTimes black bean & corn salad... & a crisp garden vegetable salad... the hubs did a fabulous job getting all the food cooked and on the buffet in time (not an easy task)
Mom is a lifetime chocoholic (that’s where I get if from for sure) and so dessert encompassed a refreshing summer fruit salad (mango, peaches & plums) and chocolate chocolate chip brownie cupcakes with chocolate cream cheese frosting... soooo good... the tang of the cream cheese helped cut the sweetness of the frosting and a bit of coffee in the batter gave the cupcake a rich dark chocolate taste...
Mom had a terrific time... so pleased to see everyone... spend a day outdoors... socialize with family... a blessing all around... next year she will have the big bash she so deserves 💞😷❤️❤️❤️❤️
How was your day? What’s on your plate? Thoughts?

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