Jon and Sarah told us they wanted to prepare dinner for all of us. They went out to get all the ingredients and went right to work.
Jon put two racks of ribs in a pan of water, tented it with foil and slow cooked it in the oven at 250 degrees for about 4 hours.
Jon sliced the bottoms off the asparagus, coated it in olive oil and salt and peppered it for grilling.
While he cleaned the corn on the cob, Sarah washed and chopped the Swiss chard that she was preparing with garlic and chicken broth.
Jon says this is how he prepared asparagus at the Fire House when he worked at Los Alamos as a fire fighter.
Poor Art had to watch and bite his tongue while Jon grilled the veggies to perfection. Mom really enjoyed this new way of eating asparagus.
While Sarah worked on boiling the corn on the cob and cooking the Swiss chard, Jon prepared the ribs for grilling.
Jon says the fire house had a huge grill that made it easy for grilling ribs.
I noted that fire fighters must eat pretty well.
Jon used a mixture of Tony Roma's and Kraft Spicy Honey barbecue sauce.
He continued to baste it while it seared. It really was grilled to perfection and nearly melted off the bones.
The Swiss chard was really delicious and the corn on the cob was super sweet. I know Art is already planning to buy more soon.
We also had fresh tofu straight from the factory and watercress with mayonnaise and soy sauce. We ate the tofu cubed and served with soy sauce and grated ginger root.
There was so much food, but we managed to eat quite a bit of it. I think we're all gaining weight while Jon and Sarah are here. Mom was amazed at how delicious everything was. She was very proud of the good cook that her grandson had become.
And when dinner was over, Jon and Sarah did the clean up.
Actually, each evening Jon will nudge in and insist on cleaning up the kitchen. It's such a fabulous feeling!
We're really going to miss them when they leave for South America.
I guess we'll just have to visit them on the East coast when they return.
Jon put two racks of ribs in a pan of water, tented it with foil and slow cooked it in the oven at 250 degrees for about 4 hours.
Jon sliced the bottoms off the asparagus, coated it in olive oil and salt and peppered it for grilling.
While he cleaned the corn on the cob, Sarah washed and chopped the Swiss chard that she was preparing with garlic and chicken broth.
Jon says this is how he prepared asparagus at the Fire House when he worked at Los Alamos as a fire fighter.
Poor Art had to watch and bite his tongue while Jon grilled the veggies to perfection. Mom really enjoyed this new way of eating asparagus.
While Sarah worked on boiling the corn on the cob and cooking the Swiss chard, Jon prepared the ribs for grilling.
Jon says the fire house had a huge grill that made it easy for grilling ribs.
I noted that fire fighters must eat pretty well.
Jon used a mixture of Tony Roma's and Kraft Spicy Honey barbecue sauce.
He continued to baste it while it seared. It really was grilled to perfection and nearly melted off the bones.
The Swiss chard was really delicious and the corn on the cob was super sweet. I know Art is already planning to buy more soon.
We also had fresh tofu straight from the factory and watercress with mayonnaise and soy sauce. We ate the tofu cubed and served with soy sauce and grated ginger root.
There was so much food, but we managed to eat quite a bit of it. I think we're all gaining weight while Jon and Sarah are here. Mom was amazed at how delicious everything was. She was very proud of the good cook that her grandson had become.
And when dinner was over, Jon and Sarah did the clean up.
Actually, each evening Jon will nudge in and insist on cleaning up the kitchen. It's such a fabulous feeling!
We're really going to miss them when they leave for South America.
I guess we'll just have to visit them on the East coast when they return.
They will have such intelligent and good looking children together! What genes!
ReplyDeleteLove the symmetrical picture of Jon and Art bending over the grill.
ReplyDeleteEdo turned out to be a good cook too. (He didn't get it from me, though.)
South America, wow. These kids never stop.
They could cook for me anytime. You really raised him well. Isn't it delightful to watch kids become adults and assume the responsibilities as we have hoped they would? I saw something familiar on your table in the picture on the bottom right of the photo. I have that same box on my kitchen table.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing to end up with TWO of the family members actually liking to cook. What a feast you all had. Your pictures took me right there into the experience, Kay. Thank you!
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely visit you are having...I have one son who loved to cook also and it's such a treat to visit him...
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful visit and cooking to boot! It all looks so yummy. We love to grill asparagus but I have never had swiss chard. Going to have to try that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun time, Kay! And this looks like a terrific meal, Jon and Sarah prepared! I am so happy for all of you! So fun to be able to spend time with our kids! Enjoy your weekend!
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Wonderful kids. I like the fact they cleaned up the kitchen too. Dianne
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful meal! I hate to think of them leaving.
ReplyDeleteWhat a grand time! I see my neighborhood firetruck at the grocery store frequently. You did good to keep your Mom out of the kitchen.
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You are so fortunate. I'm sure you know that!
ReplyDeleteThis must be a great consolation and comfort to your mother, to see how her American family is thriving.
I love everything they cooked and it's all so good for you. I wish I were as thin as Sarah.
ReplyDeleteBoy what adventures you have been having. First, I hope your mom is feeling better. And all that wonderful food too. I do that asparagus in my oven at 450, turning once. What a run they both had, and what a trip to Maui. I love that picture of the crater when the fog lifted. Thanks for taking the time to take us all along.
ReplyDeleteIs there a prettier sight than an man tending a grill. Love me who can cook. You raised that boy right. He and Sarah make a great team.
ReplyDeleteI once dated a firefighter and he was a great cook also.
What a delicious post, Kay. Makes me hungry. I love the look on Art's face while Jon is grilling the asparagus.
ReplyDeleteAnd a son who volunteers to clean up the kitchen, wow! I'm sorry I didn't have children.
Both of my brothers are good cooks, and my niece's husband is a fabulous cook, so I'm quite spoiled when I go "home" to BC to visit.
I hope your mom is in good health soon. All the best to her, and you and Art as well, of course.
K
Yum! Ribs and asparagus and corn on the cob. Sorry, but I don't need the tofu ;-)
ReplyDeleteI think it's great the Jon and Sarah are doing so much with and for you. That's a good son!
That looked and sounded like such a delicious dinner. You son is quite a chef as well as his girl friend. You certainly will have to visit them on the East Coast. I enjoyed all you past posts too.
ReplyDeletethat sauce mixture sounds right on.
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