World Cup Cookout

It's because of my Dad that I'm a soccer fan. So of course we had to watch the World Cup with him.

As you now know, we lost. What a bummer! But it was a good, very sportsmanlike game and Japan got to celebrate a victory which is a positive. After the game, we enjoyed a family cookout.

My Mom has a dynamite kitchen. I love cooking in it, but cooking in another's kitchen is always a mixed bag. Like playing an away game on a stranger's home turf. It's not your choice of utensils or ingredients. Still, we managed just fine...

Caprese salad with homegrown tomatoes and basil

on the grill

Improvised Elote

 mild Italian sausages with condiments

... after all, it's not really about the end result, it's all about the game. Regardless of how the food looks, it's all about spending time and socializing with family and friends.