Grilled corn in the husks
4 ears of corn with husks
1 stick of softened butter
smoked paprika
kosher salt
freshly ground pepper
kitchen twine, soaked in water
Heat grill to medium. Gently peel back corn husks and remove the silks. (this activity took me back to my grandmother's screened porch...shelling peas and shucking corn was frequently a summer passtime, and fun too!)Coat each ear of corn with butter then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika. Wrap husks back around corn and secure with twine. Place a sheet of aluminum foil on grill grates and grill corn 20-25 min, turning once.
Homemade Baked Beans
3 cups dry navy beans, sorted, soaked, and simmered according to directions on bag
1 can regular coke
1/2- 1 cup beef broth (start with 1/2 cup and add more if too dry)
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 tbsp dry mustard
1 tbsp grainy mustard
1 1/2 cup ketchup
1 yellow onion finely diced
6 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup molasses
1-2 tbsp salt, to taste
Put all ingredients in a dutch oven over low heat. Cover and simmer for 8-10 hours, stirring occasionally. If too liquidy, simmer uncovered for a few minutes to thicken. If too dry, add more coke or beef broth.
We have done a lot more grilling this summer than ever before. It has been so nice to have our convenient little "grilling patio"! The area where the grill is has a covered patio, a water feature, and a small grassy area that is separated from where the dogs are in the back. It's perfect! (MUCH better than the old house, where you had to walk through our bedroom to get to the backyard...BAD design!)
I'm loving my little shady container garden out there, too!
The "grilling patio" is right off the more formal living area. This room was left furnished by our landlords, and is beautiful (even if not my style...). We NEVER use this room, haha!
The area where the doggies stay has a large patio. Half is covered and has a fan that they enjoy. The other half is open. Behind the patio is a large yard to fetch in.
We spend 90% of our time in the kitchen and the keeping room. I guess they feel more "homey", plus we don't have to worry about messing up someone else's furniture in those rooms!
I love my new zebra rug and butterfly lamp.
The window frames on the mantle are from Justin's great grandparent's barn. I think they look cool with my green buddha head.
And finally a peek at the dining area, entry and hallway. The house is a split plan. There are two bedrooms down that hallway, and our bedroom is on the other side of the house. I'm sure this plan is nice for older kids, but if we ever have a baby...there's no way it's sleeping all the way across the house from me! :)
(candlesticks on the dining room table are handmade by my talented and handsome hubby)
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