Citrus Salmon (Two Ways)

Country Girl once again worked her magic with another brand new to us recipe.  This Citrus Salmon (Two Ways) accompanied by rice, creamed carrots and sauteed zucchini was a big hit.  Very likely to make another appearance on the dinner rotation. 

Birthdays!

It's celebration central during summers on the Ranch as birthdays for both dogs roll around.  As always, parties were carefully planned and organized, with no detail left unaccounted for.  Hats, balloons and banners were the order of both days.  Country Girl also  whipped up some cupcakes that were a big hit with the b-day boy and girl.  While KW isn't crazy abt the hat part, he was a trooper for both celebrations. 

The D

Country Girl kindly accompanied me on a trip home recently.  I hadn't been back in a number of years and it was her first visit to the Motor City.  We took in a couple of Tigers games and I showed her around my childhood neighborhood.  Lots of Stroh's, a yummy, dirt cheap meal at a coney island and a river front stroll to Hart Plaza.  Despite sad times in the old neighborhood, the city shows surprising vibrancy in other areas.  Very much looking forward to the next visit. 

Burgundian - Tangle Town

Interesting decor, if a bit dark, and warm service weren't enough to make up for the uneven fare at Burgundian.  Country Girl quite enjoyed her biscuits and gravy while my wagyu burger was decidedly uninspired.  No risk, no fun though, eh?  In any event, our outfits were on point that day so not all for naught.

  

Talking Book and Braille Library

Country Daughter joined us for a service event at the local Talking Book and Braille Library.  Was my second time helping out there and hopefully won't be the last.  Very interesting place and readily apparent the difference that volunteers make there.

Mustard Crusted Salmon

Sauce delivered very nicely even with City Boy botching the salmon grill job.

Earthcorps @ La Villa Meadow

We discovered a new park not far from the Ranch and helped clear some invasive species.  Not a bad way to spend a few hours in the sun.