As many of you may have done today, Adam and I went to a barbecue tonight! It was at my mom’s, so the food was sure to please… but little did I know that I would be leaving with a true Tale of Expansion! You’ll get to see what I made in a minute, but as usual, each person that came to the BBQ brought something delicious.
When we walked in, my sister and her significant other were preparing a platter of some of the most delicious-looking snack/appetizer food! Adam and I each had a small glass of wine (or 2) and enjoyed these munchies:
On the left, a bowl of pickled green beans and green olives, and on the right, a dish of roasted red peppers and artichoke hearts. The plate below was SO delicious, and I knew I wouldn’t remember what everything was, so I had Jared write it all down for me!
I would’ve been good with just this stuff for dinner, but Mom had more treats in store! First, I put my Caprese salad on the table. It was simple! Just fresh tomatoes and basil, fresh cow’s milk mozzarella, and some good balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Then, my mom brought out the main course… BBQ ribs, homemade bbq sauce, and her seriously amazing potato salad!
This was my plate, which was refilled with a few more ribs after this was finished:
THEN of course, there was dessert! My sister brought a delicious brown sugar and rhubarb cake “thing” as she called it:
And my mom made one of my favorite things: blueberry crunch! It’s the simplest recipe, and once I make my own I’ll post it, but for now, just a cute picture of my mom with her crunch:
All in all, a very fun night! I’m not ready for the work week yet, but I guess I’ll have to deal with that in the morning!
I don’t know if you noticed up in my top menu bar, but there’s now a link for Charm Orders! Click there and fill out the form, and you can order any of the fantastic charms my dad made for only $7! You can still enter to win one of the charms of your choice by leaving a comment on this post. You have until June 1 to enter, and INDEFINITELY to order!
Also, you can enter to win the Peanut Butter charm on Gliding Calm and Eating Bender.
It’s past my bedtime! It’s been an eventful weekend, and next weekend won’t be any calmer! Make sure you check back tomorrow for my first Guest for Dinner post in a WEEK!
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we had fun, too!! Love you gys!
What an awesome meal! Your caprese salad and that dessert looks fabulous!
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How yummy! I think I would have filled up on appetizers alone!
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Wow is your mom beautiful?!? Now I see where it comes from
Both of the crunches look fab!! I love summer desserts don’t you?
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crunches/crisp/cobbler things must have been a popular option, I enjoyed cheery crisp/cobbler. Looks like a fun day! yumyumyum
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I love that Caprese salad!
I bet your tale of expansion totally worth it with all those yummy food!
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I love that I have adopted your mom, sight unseen (well in person anyway) as my aunt.
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WOWZA – awesome food! What a fun time! That brown sugar and rhubarb cake looks amazing…which reminds me that I have some rhubarb in the freezer to use..!
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what a great spread! everything looks great
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What a great looking meal! I’m hungry now!
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What a delicious spread!! I love that Jared wrote down everything for you
For the record, I won’t hold the fact that you’re a Blackhawk fan against you!
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HOORAY!!! I was worried K
Wow, I’d love to see those dessert recipes! And I’m a big fan of Bogle wines. Nice blends. Looks a great day with fam.
I’m glad you had so much fun. The rhubarb cake “thing” looks awesome, and so does everything else. Seriously. What a spread!!!
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Wow that looks like a party! If I find myself in Chicago, I’m heading over to your place and making your friends/family cook for me
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Oh, it all looks so good! We actually had the same caprese salad at the BBQ I was at! I love having friends that are such good cooks! It always makes for great potluck parties, no?
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i love your tale of expansion!!
the more kinds of food to taste, the better (though my tum sometimes disagrees!), so i would have loved your feast,too. your mom and her crunch are so cute 
hope you were able to get back in the swing of things today!
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Aw, your mom is so cute!
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yay for your charm! i’m really excited to get one!!
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What a great feast! Look delicious and comforting!
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Yummmm!! I need to eat with the What’s for Dinner fam
Sounds like u had a great holiday!
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