Usually  I would make some overtly political message regarding Memorial day.Not just that I am a veteran, but it’s an election year.  Rather then blow a lot of hot air, I say thanks to the women and men deployed around the world away from family and friends enjoying the beginning of summer at home.Not forgetting  those times when I was stationed overseas and I would of rather been at home.

Thanks for your service.

As is tradition every year we head out to my mom’s in Connecticut for some grilled food and lots of side dishes, this year was no exception, we had friends and family and I cooked not only the food but the top of my head in the sun! Not so bad, I had cool beer and utensils at my side along
with my camera for some food porn.

BBQ

My meats were purchased at no other than the fabulous Sunnyside meat market from my friend Jonel,(aka Johnny)
who lately has got some press in the NY Times!

Insalate di mare

Mango salsa

Smokin pork ribs

Corn on the cob

Jerk Chicken and grilled duck breast

Sausages, meat, ribs

Grilled cranberry marinated duck breast

BBQ Duck

Grilled black sea bass

Bass

Afterwards a walk on the jetty by the shore, we spied a furry little critter and a very intent admirer.

Walk on the jetty

Raccoon and cat