Memorial Day Weekend, Grillin' and Chillin'

We did the Memorial Day Weekend Grilling at my house last night. We had decided to do this around noon yesterday, and everything necessary was frozen, but Carla came to the house and thawed stuff out. She also made a Fried Potato Salad, that was outstanding. I'll post the recipe when I have more time.

So, along with the potato salad, we had hot dogs, nicely seasoned big hamburgers (cooked just the way I like them) on onion rolls and grilled shrimp.

Jake was in charge of all things on and about the grill (except for the shrimp, which Carla did), Carla made up the hamburger patties and I put together the shrimp.

I had some nice big shrimp (maybe two pounds) that I shelled and took off the tails. Then I put them in a marinade of olive oil, tarragon white wine vinegar, coarse black pepper and red pepper flakes for a few minutes. Then I put them on wood skewers that Carla had soaked in water, and they waited for their turn on the grill.

Carla put them on, one minute per side. When she flipped them, she also put on two lemons (cut in half and cut side down. Not only attractive on the platter, but helps to release the juice). Excellent!

Other highlights of the night: The ducks are still here (so much for "seeking shelter from the storm"). Jake went out with more bread, but they waddled away again, only to return later and woof it down. BTW, I just checked this morning, and she's taking another bath, while he's on guard. This house is turning into a wildlife sanctuary...

Also, later, when Jake was checking out where they might be, he spied a cat, drinking from the pool and snapped it's picture (see photos).

All in all, a very satisfying evening and what a great way to start the weekend!