Thanks to the Duxbury Guilfoiles for hosting yet another family reunion (less Tommy, but a hermit crab was named in his honor, so it was practically like he was there). Here’s a picture of hermit crab Tommy fighting with hermit crab Joe – so yeah, just like he was there.
Terrific weather and great company makes for wonderful memories for all the cousins:
And cousins-in-law:
Here are the key recipes from the week that I promised.
Caprese Salad with Watermelon
Mix sliced grape tomatoes, sliced fresh mozzarella, sliced basil and sliced watermelon (or do it all somewhat cubed) on a platter. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
I don’t mix in the butter at the end – health food! For the Duxbury crowd of 18, I doubled the recipe. Important to use low-sodium chicken broth otherwise it ends up too salty.
I usually buy jarred mango, because I’m not good at playing the “buy a mango, is it ripe, not yet, not yet, not yet, now overripe” game. Unless you can find already shelled and skinned hazelnuts, use slivered almonds, because life is too short to be de-skinning hazelnuts. And when worded like that, the process sounds a little gross.
Buttered Noodles
Boil the 12th box of pasta in 4 days. Drain. Add butter. Go to the store and buy more pasta and butter.
Thanks again for hosting and to Pleasanton Guilfoiles for traveling from coast to coast (I think this post will beat them home). A good time was had by all, especially the late night dance party crew:
