Just a brief recap of our Father’s Day celebration for ya’ today.  We spent the weekend at the lake house with Aaron’s family and I hunkered down to make a feast that could satisfy even the most insatiable of carnivores.  The menu?  For my part, I parboiled several racks of pork ribs and then threw them on the grill alongside chicken drumsticks, basting them with my homemade country-style barbecue glaze (the recipe is below)- and, yes, I did manage the grill (yet another hidden talent).

Aaron’s Mom took care of most of the sides, including fresh green beans, corn, and watermelon while I made a peach cobbler using fresh peaches, garnished with homemade vanilla ice cream.  Described in one word? Scrumptious.  The best part is that all the dad’s present felt special, loved, and happy with full bellies to boot.

Country-Style Barbecue Glaze/Marinade

Mix together all of the following:

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. molasses
• 2 tbsp. worchestire sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. ground mustard
• 2 tsp. chili powder

Enjoy!