Knock, Knock, anyone home today?
Well, it's back to work today. It didn't feel like a holiday since it was just one day off in the middle of the week. But I won't complain for a day off! It was a hot and blistery and humid day that there really was nothing that could be done outside. We stayed in most of the day in the comfort of A/C. We did venture outside about 3 pm to grill a bunch of meat on my new grill with a grilling mat. Have you ever tried a grilling mat? Our is reusable and I LOVE it! It keeps the grates clean but still gives the food some of the grate outline on the meat. It was really good and juicy meat and it browned nicely.
OK, let's talk fireworks. Oh, my, but popping and booming started already on Tuesday night and it freaked my cats out (as it does every year) that one cat was vomiting. Blah. Then it started again last night and this time the same cat was crying. They were so scared. I doubt it is over and we'll have another night or two or three of the popping and booming. The cat doesn't like to be held or cuddles so I guess she just has to endure it. The problem is that she is traumatized and jumpy long after it is all done. I've come to dislike the 4th of July and now I don't even want to go and see fireworks. My cats are part of the family and I need to be with them.
We had a nice day with everyone having the day off which was really nice. Our son normally works 7 days per week but he had the day off which was really nice for him. We kept it low key for everyone since we all have to work today. I made a dozen bagel breakfast sandwiches and coffee for everyone with plenty of sandwiches leftover for today. Then at 3 pm we had beef steak, chicken and pork steak on the grill with salad, corn, stir fired cauliflower rice and strawberry rhubarb sauce. Then cheesecake and strawberry sauce for dessert. We had enough leftovers so I could put together containers of food for my son to pack when he works weekends. There is not enough for supper tonight so I'll make chicken gumbo hamburger BBQ on buns with an asian salad. There should be enough cheesecake for dessert.
Not much else going on for me today. How is your day?
Alice