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Labor Day Weekend - 2025.

Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by MikeInMa, Aug 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM.

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  1. MikeInMa

    MikeInMa

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    For years and years, Mrs MikeInMa's family, has observed Labor day with a sort of clambake - home-made clam chowder(red and white), home-made clam cakes/fritters, steamed clams, corn on the cob, draft beer via a beer ball.

    As family members aged and the next generation too busy to carry it on, a day of food and family ceased to be.

    So, in honor of her family's observation, we observe it differently.

    Chowder and clam cakes from a local restaurant, with local corn on the cob and some coleslaw/cucumbers gets it done.
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    1st course - w/air fryer onion rings.
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    2nd course
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    3rd course might involve a nap. :cool:

    Firing up the grill tomorrow.

    So, watcha got going where you are?
     
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    MikeInMa, Aug 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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    where did you get the clam chowder and cakes?
     
    BHags, Aug 31, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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  3. MikeInMa

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    A place near our house.

    Georges Surf n turf, rt16 Mendon

    George's Surf 'n Turf

    Whereabouts are you?
     
    MikeInMa, Aug 31, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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    We Got some fresh corn and potatoes from farmer; some steaks from; for cooking on wood coals
    We call it a corn and tater roast.
    The next day you fry bacon in cast iron skillet; slice baked potatoes fry them in grease. Called pan fries

    problem with my family is the food is snitched before done. So it turns into a buffet around kitchen
     
    Canadian border VT, Aug 31, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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  5. MikeInMa

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    Day 2

    Grilled Apple sausage, sauted veggies, air fryer tots.
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    T.Jeff Veal, Aug 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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    We are cooking ribs tomorrow. Miz Carol is fixing a cheesecake, chocolate delight and coleslaw slaw today, baked beans and mac and cheese will be added in the morning.
     
    T.Jeff Veal, Aug 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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    The wife and I went kayaking at the lake yesterday. Watched an osprey dive and catch a fish, saw eagles. spent 2 hours on the lake.
     
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    Looks like some great Eats Mike!
     
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  10. MikeInMa

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    Leftovers for Monday.
     
    MikeInMa, Aug 31, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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    Tomorrow is going to be a very atypical Labor Day for us. Tuesday is my older son’s 14th birthday so we’re going to take him out tomorrow evening to Longhorn Steakhouse, a place none of us have ever been to before. Sometimes it’s nice to not have to lift a finger to feed everybody. Usually we do various stuff on the grill at home (clams, ribs, steaks, kebabs, corn on the cob etc.)
     
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    We like Longhorn.
     
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    X2! :beerbbq:
     
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    X3 I love 9 oz Flo's Filet with 7 pepper seasoning...:drool::drool:
     
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    I haven't been to Georges in years. We're in Whitinsville.
     
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    Well, howdy neighbor!
     
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    How could you not enjoy that?!
     
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    I know, right. Wish we had gotten some on the last PA trip
     
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    Ribs being wrapped... 20250901_150933.jpg
    Almost ready... 20250901_172902.jpg
    1 dry, 4 with BBQ sauce, 3 with leftover peach preserves.
    I know, one got a bit dark...:headbang:
     
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    I'll have the dark one. Looking good!
     
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