4th of July weekend BBQ's

Look at that Turkey! Golden brown and cooked to perfection. After all, the Turkey was going to be our National bird so it's only fitting that Sam cooked this 20 lb bird in his new Traeger. Along with BBQ beans, salad, a fruit bowl, lemonade (spiked if you like it), bread, and family, what better way to celebrate our independence.

Sam soaked the bird in a brine all night and then fired up the BBQ at 5:00 AM. Although it took a little longer than he planned (dinner at 3:00 PM) he pulled the bird off at 4:00 and served it up. It was moist and flavorful. I know I've mention these BBQ's before but I continue to be impressed with the results coming off these wonderful BBQ's.

For desert Tammy made some red, white, and blue cupcakes. They made a great centerpiece and an even better desert along with some vanilla ice cream. The picture does not do them justice but I can assure you they were good.

Yesterday we had some more home made BBQ at the graduation party for a good friend of ours son in Canby. Bill (his dad) and his friend Steve cooked up a whole hog on Steve's Traeger BBQ. They started in at 4:00 AM and started pulling pork just after 6:00 PM. Bill also smoked a turkey for the party.

Alex graduated from college down in San Diego in June and took a job nearby where he was living so he'll be returning to California. It was a great party and some wonderful BBQ to celebrate his accomplishment.