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1. #1
   On July 4th, 2010 at 4:18 pm, Dimsdale said:

   Mahi mahi, with some grilled corn and rice pilaf. And beer, of course. Finestkind local brew in 1/2 gallon growlers.

   Have to stay hydrated you know!

2. #2
   On July 4th, 2010 at 4:29 pm, tiredofit08 said:

   Buffalo!! yummy…

3. #3
   On July 4th, 2010 at 4:31 pm, plymouthacclaim said:

   Supper will be hot dogs roasted on sticks over our fire bowl. Dessert will be marshmallows done the same way.

   Celebrating America by generating CO2!

4. #4
   On July 4th, 2010 at 4:31 pm, Doug Powers said:

   The grill is classic old school today at the family compound in Powerbunkport: Hamburgers, foot long hot dogs, beer brats (bite of brat, swig of beer) and chicken marinated in Italian dressing.

   After the sun goes down and it’s not 92 degrees anymore, it’s smores with marshmallows melted over the fire pit for dessert. (plymouthacclaim has similar plans)

   That Filipino chicken & pork looks awesome though!

5. #5
   On July 4th, 2010 at 4:40 pm, FireBlogger said:

   Here we go!

6. #6
   On July 4th, 2010 at 4:44 pm, libertybelle said:

   Salmon caught in Alaska by my fearless friend Shannon, who is the captain of her own fishing boat! Just another example of strong, conservative women! Happy 4th!

7. #7
   On July 4th, 2010 at 4:46 pm, 24Klady said:

   Michelle, your food looks so yummy. Ok, besides the saracha sauce and Sprite – what else? Have never tried hoisin on corn on the cob, but I’m going to now.

   I don’t have to cook today! Yea… going to friends for burgers and lots more stuff. I’ve been ordered to not even contribute beer/wine/or munchy plate. Works for me.

   Wishing all of you a wonderful and safe Independence Day with family and friends. Happy Birthday America!

8. #8
   On July 4th, 2010 at 4:47 pm, txvet2 said:

   I’m just too provincial. Steak.

9. #9
   On July 4th, 2010 at 4:48 pm, tim zank said:

   Happy 4th Michelle to you and yours and all here. Your food looks great, we’ll be settling for ribeyes & corn on the grill. Boring but unbeatable!! ha!

10. #10
    On July 4th, 2010 at 4:48 pm, verogolfer said:

    I’m having the Jack Daniels Bourbon/BBQ chicken. It’s from an old southern recipe.

11. #11
    On July 4th, 2010 at 5:22 pm, swede said:

    What’s cooking on your grill this weekend?

    My neighbor is a manager at Publix, and has been super busy this summer so I just mowed his lawn for him a couple times. He just found out I was the culprit gardener and brought us some Porterhouse steaks about two feet thick yesterday. Just wow. Random acts of kindness pay off! Bon apetite all!

12. #12
    On July 4th, 2010 at 5:49 pm, rambler said:

    swede, you’re a person after my own heart. Keep doing those random acts of kindness. I love sneaking around doing stuff like that.

13. #13
    On July 4th, 2010 at 5:53 pm, SpeakEasy said:

    In honor of our feckless Prez, Half-blackened chicken swimming in oil. Left wings only.(I couldn’t resist)

    Seriously though, chicken breasts in an olive oil, lemon, garlic and rosemary marinade. Zucchini cut lengthwise and grilled with an Asian sauce. Ice cold Blue Moon beer. To all my fellow Americans, Happy fourth of July and Semper fi.

14. #14
    On July 4th, 2010 at 5:59 pm, d1carter said:

    We actually did this yesterday…
    two large slabs of Bar b que pork ribs on the grill slow for four hours…
    Corn on the cob, baked beans, and cole slaw. Hey, it’s Independence Day weekend in Dixie. Happy Independence Day America!

15. #15
    On July 4th, 2010 at 6:02 pm, DesertLover said:

    Rib Eye Steaks on the grill topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions in a sherry sauce … Red-White-and-Blue strawberry shortcake for dessert … (add blue food coloring to the cake then the whipped cream and berries make it a patriotic dessert) … kids get a kick out of it …

16. #16
    On July 4th, 2010 at 6:17 pm, jsmiddleton4 said:

    Marinated chicken breast that are on their way to becoming Santa Fe Chicken sandwiches. Marinated chicken breast, grilled green chillies, montery jack cheese, grilled buns……

17. #17
    On July 4th, 2010 at 6:32 pm, Madam President said:

    Lime and garlic beef shish kebab over here! Can’t beat those Cuban seasonings!

18. #18
    On July 4th, 2010 at 6:59 pm, ohapizgud said:

    Hot Dogs w/ chili and slaw, tater chips and for dessert…S’mores! Happy Independence Day all!

19. #19
    On July 4th, 2010 at 7:25 pm, Send_Me said:

    Burgers, ribs, mystery meat (sheep, goat, lamb, something along those lines)… good ol’ Iraqi barbecue.

20. #20
    On July 4th, 2010 at 7:25 pm, babbledabble said:

    Nothing! My husband decided to stain the deck so the BBQ grill is taking up a lot of space in the middle of the kitchen of all places! And the patio table, chairs & umbrella are in the middle of the yard. Oh well it’s too hot & steamy outside anyway.
    Saw a yummy sounding recipe prepared on Create TV with Steven Raichlen this morning. He made a pork loin liberally sprinkled with a rub & Tennessee whiskey.

21. #21
    On July 4th, 2010 at 7:28 pm, zorro said:

    Hope you are all having a wonderful Independence Day.

    Yep, hope you are as well.

    The food looks great!

22. #22
    On July 4th, 2010 at 7:31 pm, floridaobserver said:

    We went to friends and had spareribs, short ribs, corn on the cob, cole slaw, garlic bread, baked beans and Dutch apple pie and cherry pie (pies from Publix) and key lime pie.
    Glorious day, not too hot. One of the other guests had just came back from a month in Israel visiting her family. She had lunch there one day with friends who had invited a young man who happened to be the 2nd Israeli to slide down the rope on the “boat”. She gave us the Israeli take on things.
    Very interesting conversation today.
    And God bless the USA!

23. #23
    On July 4th, 2010 at 7:31 pm, susieq2cute said:

    It’s my son’s birthday today, too! So, we had ribeyes and corn on the cob to celebrate. We’re also having birthday cake. After all, he’s my little firecracker!

24. #24
    On July 4th, 2010 at 8:07 pm, ammo john said:

    We’ve got chicken legs with Sweet Baby Ray’s bbq sauce on the grill right now, with a side of potato wedges

25. #25
    On July 4th, 2010 at 8:15 pm, v015eyjd said:

    Butterflied leg of lamb with Rosemary and Garlic. A couple of potatoes and some crusty bread drizzled with EVOO. To drink…Cupcake Vineyards Petite Syrah. Yum.

26. #26
    On July 4th, 2010 at 8:35 pm, mattm said:

    Burgers, dogs and chicken. Mmmm, animals.

27. #27
    On July 4th, 2010 at 8:37 pm, d1carter said:

    On July 4th, 2010 at 8:07 pm, ammo john said:

    I luvs me some Sweet Baby Ray…

28. #28
    On July 4th, 2010 at 8:52 pm, Flyoverman said:

    Just got back from your basic Fourth of July picnic for “just a few people” on a Flyover Farm. Over 200 people there. The bedrock of our country was on display there; the bittere God fearing, help your neighbor, clingers.

    What wonderful people. The Founders would be very comfortable with those who were there. Their values are timeless. We owe those who fought and sacrificed for the Revolution more than we’ll ever know.

29. #29
    On July 4th, 2010 at 8:52 pm, cicerokid said:

    Yard bird. Brine for 30 minutes in i cup salt per gallon. Dry with paper towels and season with dry rub (no salt). Juicy inside, crispy outside. One filipina guest made a birthday cake for America!

30. #30
    On July 4th, 2010 at 9:30 pm, jsmiddleton4 said:

    “Yard bird”….

    Around these parts we call them pigeons…

31. #31
    On July 4th, 2010 at 9:56 pm, madmonkphotog said:

    I bought hot dogs in anticipation of our godchildren coming over, but they could not make. Maybe I’ll take them to the DNC HQ in Houston and throw them at the employees or people with BHO bumper stickers.

32. #32
    On July 4th, 2010 at 10:06 pm, olsantaroy said:

    In the Central Valley of CA, if you don’t have tri-tip on the BBQ or in the smoker, you are totally lame. All the menus in the comments sound great. Our corn is fresh from the garden about to go into the water for a 2 minute boil. Hoisin sauce? Maybe next time.

33. #33
    On July 4th, 2010 at 10:16 pm, mattymatt10 said:

    On July 4th, 2010 at 7:25 pm, babbledabble said:
    Saw a yummy sounding recipe prepared on Create TV with Steven Raichlen this morning. He made a pork loin liberally sprinkled with a rub & Tennessee whiskey.

    Steven Raichlen is great. I’ve got Primal Grill set as a permanent record on the ol’ DVR.

    With the wife in Utah for a niece’s baptism, I did myself up a nice NY strip steak with baked potato, corn-on-the-cob and Pepperidge Farm 3 layer chocolate cake for dessert.

    Life is good…

34. #34
    On July 4th, 2010 at 10:27 pm, happyscrapper said:

    Our neighborhood annual July 4th bash was a huge hit! We have been doing this for over 30 years and the same neighbors are all still here! We had over 50 people because the kids all come back and now they bring their kids…so, 3 generations from this small neighborhood! We all bring stuff. I bring deviled eggs. We eat lunch, play games, have horseshoe tournament, etc. then dinner of turkey cooked on the Weber and leftovers from lunch. This has gone on so long, we are like one big family. I love it, and it shows the true spirit of July 4th…people from all backgrounds coming together in a neighborhood and assimilating!!

35. #35
    On July 4th, 2010 at 10:31 pm, right_on said:

    Jamaican Jerk marinaded tri-tip BBQ.

    Anazazi beans, slow-cooked with hickory smoked ham, and onions.

    Sauteed zucchini with onions, and

    Baby spinach salad with red bell pepper, sugar snap peas, jicama, carrots, celery, and fresh tomatoes.

    For dessert, sugar and fat free pudding with fat free whipped cream, topped with chopped pecans.

    Happy Birthday America! May we always be free.

36. #36
    On July 4th, 2010 at 10:39 pm, Azygos said:

    Ribeye, corn on the cob, Fresh watermelon picked from a local farm today and kidney bean salad. Kidney beans, celery, mayo, salt, pepper and celery salt. Chill well, simple and tasty.

37. #37
    On July 4th, 2010 at 10:43 pm, Tazed and Confused said:

    Appetizer: Beer
    Entrée: Beer
    Dessert: Beer

    Blue-Ribbon, of course

38. #38
    On July 4th, 2010 at 10:44 pm, Random63 said:

    Surf and Turf on the grill…lobster tails and honest to god buffalo steaks…boy was it good!

39. #39
    On July 4th, 2010 at 11:02 pm, Flyoverman said:

    Tazed and Confused,

    PBR an American tradition.

40. #40
    On July 4th, 2010 at 11:07 pm, countrybumpkin said:

    Tazed, that’s our old family holiday menu.

    Do you drink it warm as well?

41. #41
    On July 4th, 2010 at 11:07 pm, mojoe said:

    Big, meaty beef ribs with fresh corn on the cob and a tomato and cucumber salad.

42. #42
    On July 4th, 2010 at 11:08 pm, Valiant said:

    Dolphin-unsafe tuna and cigars later for the illegal fireworks display in the street.

43. #43
    On July 4th, 2010 at 11:17 pm, pakurilecz said:

    mesquite smoked pork ribs, chicken breasts and bratwurst, texas caviar and sweet corn for dessert vanilla ice cream with blueberries and red raspberries

44. #44
    On July 4th, 2010 at 11:22 pm, PirateKing said:

    They look great! We did a few ribeyes, and hope you’re enjoying the combination hailstorm/possible tornado weather and the fireworks. Gotta love life here in the Springs!

45. #45
    On July 4th, 2010 at 11:49 pm, cubbiegal said:

    Nothing. My vacation in Montana turned me into an occasional fish eating vegetarian.
    I know…more meat for you.
    LoL

46. #46
    On July 5th, 2010 at 12:04 am, Speakup said:

    Tomorrow’s grill’n day, stuffed marinated tri tips, bought a new grill today, woohoo!

47. #47
    On July 5th, 2010 at 12:27 am, BuckeyeSam said:

    Beef tenderloin, red potatoes, caesar salad, and red wine. And the meal was spectacular, surrounded by American flags and conservatives and conservatives-to-be.

48. #48
    On July 5th, 2010 at 3:10 am, love2rumba said:

    Anything that can be blessed with Heinz 57 steak sauce…

49. #49
    On July 5th, 2010 at 9:12 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    On July 4th, 2010 at 11:49 pm, cubbiegal said:

    Nothing. My vacation in Montana turned me into an occasional fish eating vegetarian.

    Most excellent-I shall be up in the Big Sky Country soon-all kinds of fish need catching and I figure I am just the man to do it. All my life I have made fun of the Snow Birds; people who live here in the winter and flee in the summer. Now that I am retired I Is A Snow Bird!

    Yes good people I am declaring my Independence from the heat and going north for the rest of the summer. But I shall return to my beloved valley when the first frost forms

    Grill for America!

50. #50
    On July 5th, 2010 at 10:32 am, jrgdds said:

    On the grill today: a Chinook salmon my wife and I caught at St. Helen’s on the Columbia river yesterday. At 32 lb.s were stocked up for a while.

51. #51
    On July 5th, 2010 at 11:41 am, shooter said:

    A bird.
    A little tiny robin, 1 day old, is ON my grill. No kidding. His/her/its sibling is UNDER the grill.

    Mom & Pop Bobbin nested on a light fixture just above the grill on back deck, hatched two weeks ago (2 of 4 survived) and the little red breasted robbers, errr robins, stole the day by choosing the 4th of July to try out their wings, which don’t work very well just yet.

    We chose not to rustle any feathers on such a day of liberty and decided to wait til the Wright Bros (our nickname for the fowl pair) took wing, so we cooked our BBQ on a neighbors grill.

    While the cat was fascinated by the NatGeo moment, it didn’t last. They were gone by sundown, as we had threatened them to do just that ’cause they were beginning to look like Cornish Game Hens…well , at least to the cat.

    Happy Independence Day to all, even those in their maiden days of flight school.

52. #52
    On July 5th, 2010 at 11:44 am, shooter said:

    p.s. you would not believe the pile the little feathered friends left behind on the grill shelf.

53. #53
    On July 5th, 2010 at 12:15 pm, xplodeit said:

    tri tip
    chicken
    pork roast
    shrimp
    toss salad
    rice
    beans
    guacamole
    chips
    beer
    tequila
    many different home made salsas
    garlic bread
    apple and marshmallow desert salad
    ice cream
    and lots of family and grand kids
    then fireworks
    great weather
    All had a wonderful day.

54. #54
    On July 5th, 2010 at 4:20 pm, jagman said:

    We had to celebrate on the 3rd in order to be with family. Here in Daytona Beach, we had steak on the barbie. Had to stand outside in the rain but after a few cold ones, who cared? Anyway, the rain finally cleared up and they got the Firecracker 400 (I won’t call it the Diet Coke 400 or whatever) underway.

    Happy Independence Day everyone.

55. #55
    On July 5th, 2010 at 6:48 pm, yak_rider said:

    What’s on your grill?

    My lovely wife of 30+ years is a Filipina. She marinates pork and chicken, for bamboo skewers, in soy, lemon, garlic, hot peppers and Sprite.

    She stuffs a Milk Fish (Bangus) with onions, peppers, ginger, diced tomatoes, soy and pepper and we grill that.

    Don’t forget the banana based ketchup for the BBQ. Jufran “hot” is my personal favorite on burgers… http://importfood.com/media/sajr1201.jpg

56. #56
    On July 5th, 2010 at 8:35 pm, meatsss said:

    Seasoned tri tip roasts, sliced thin, with ranch beans, fruit salad and garlic sourdogh bread. Homemade chocolate chip cookies for dessert along with fireworks.

57. #57
    On July 6th, 2010 at 9:02 am, MarkD said:

    Ribeyes, on a cast iron griddle on the grill so the fat doesn’t cause too many flare-ups.

    I will have to try your seasoning. We do the kabobs with the chicken soaked in soy sauce, mirin (a sweet rice wine), and a touch of sesame oil with onions and peppers on the kabobs with the chicken.

58. #58
    On July 6th, 2010 at 3:49 pm, jwm said:

    My Filipina wife grilled some corn and chicken breasts on the gas grill while I did the baby back ribs, burgers and italian sausages on the Weber. Our own unique cross-cultural experience! Oh and while we were doing that, she was listening to WOW WOW WEE on TBS. haha