DATELINE: Clover Hill, PA
We had a great 4th of July, probably one of the better ones I can remember. The Man had been working almost to the point of exhaustion on a report. I sent off a draft and Adale, Rhonda, and I drove off to Aunt Barb's place. I had mixed feelings about going to Aunt Barb's - I was concerned that the day would be a little boring, but was excited about Aunt Barb's discovery of kielbasi patties for the grill. Aunt Barb was rolling when we got there and the goodies were all on the grill maybe 15 minutes after we got there.
This is one of the kielbasi patties. It's about 4 inches in diameter. That it was way bigger than the bun really added to my excitement & helped me get over that it looked disgusting before it went on the grill, like those pressed ham loafs with all sorts of unidentifiable gelatinous inclusions. After a few bites I realized that it tasted like the sausage patties I would get on hamburgers in Peru (along with shredded chicken, a hot dog, a fried egg, potato sticks, and cheese).
Aunt Barb's Lemon Delight was delightful! The crust was awesome, perfectly supporting the combo of lemon pudding & Cool Whip.
Rhonda looks like she's about to hurl while Aunt Barb seems to be taking the gluttony in stride. After lunch we played lots of badminton (Adale & I had such a fun time teh next day we went out & bought our own rackets and shuttlecocks), went swimming, lit sparklers, and then watched the fireworks from almost right next to where they were shooting off from.
We had a great 4th of July, probably one of the better ones I can remember. The Man had been working almost to the point of exhaustion on a report. I sent off a draft and Adale, Rhonda, and I drove off to Aunt Barb's place. I had mixed feelings about going to Aunt Barb's - I was concerned that the day would be a little boring, but was excited about Aunt Barb's discovery of kielbasi patties for the grill. Aunt Barb was rolling when we got there and the goodies were all on the grill maybe 15 minutes after we got there.
This is one of the kielbasi patties. It's about 4 inches in diameter. That it was way bigger than the bun really added to my excitement & helped me get over that it looked disgusting before it went on the grill, like those pressed ham loafs with all sorts of unidentifiable gelatinous inclusions. After a few bites I realized that it tasted like the sausage patties I would get on hamburgers in Peru (along with shredded chicken, a hot dog, a fried egg, potato sticks, and cheese).
Aunt Barb's Lemon Delight was delightful! The crust was awesome, perfectly supporting the combo of lemon pudding & Cool Whip.
Rhonda looks like she's about to hurl while Aunt Barb seems to be taking the gluttony in stride. After lunch we played lots of badminton (Adale & I had such a fun time teh next day we went out & bought our own rackets and shuttlecocks), went swimming, lit sparklers, and then watched the fireworks from almost right next to where they were shooting off from.
Sparklers Rule!
5 comments:
Coming from a working-class family really has its perks sometimes, and Lemon Delight is one of them. Also, every holiday we have is catered by Fredericktown Butchershop, which Greg seems to appreciate.
Here's a link to a story about Fredericktown that highlights the Butcher Shop, which is important b/c there's not much else there.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleyindependent/teenscene/s_514334.html
Well, there's also a old ferry that takes your car across the river (over to the new prison). This link has pics and prices, which were just raised from 35 cents/car or something ridiculously cheap to 50 cents.
http://www.co.fayette.pa.us/fayette/cwp/view.asp?a=2091&q=515924
Now that I think about it...Fredericktown rules!
That article reminds me that I need to get the roasted chicken next time we go!
why didn't you ever take me on the ferry??
you are bad friends.
oops, sorry.
you're the best friends ever, I just really love ferries.
And I think I also love Lemon Delight. Maybe Aunt Barb can hook me up next time I come to town?
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