Another variation on a theme…

We were supposed to go up to the Poconos today to see Victor’s cousin.  Alas, his aunt isn’t feeling well, so we’ve postponed.  What it gave me, though, was a Saturday to go to the Farmer’s Market!  Since my work schedule changed, I don’t get down there anymore, which is definitely a bummer.  They have some great stuff …

Of course, I thought of going down there at 11:30am.  Not the wisest move I’ve ever made.  Remember – I’m the guy who doesn’t like shopping in crowds.  But… knowing what I was heading into, I went, nonetheless…

It didn’t disappoint. It was pretty crowded.  It was a gorgeous day and folks were out and about.  Even driving the less-than-2-miles from my front door was slow.  Oh well.

I got bread, I got produce, I got chicken, I got out of there.  It’s just too difficult to browse when there are bodies and lines everywhere. And food shopping is the only time I like to take my time in a store…

So… (reusable) bags full, I headed home.

Onto the grill…

A few years ago I spent way too much money for a gas grill.  I bought this partiucular one (an Aussie brand) because it had a rotisserie.  Well…  the rotisserie promptly broke, the company wouldn’t/couldn’t repair or replace it, the gas jets rusted (it’s in a covered area and has never been rained or snowed upon) and it’s just been a huge disappointment. One burner is so rusted through it doesn’t even work anymore.

So…  today I bought a bag of charcoal and filled the side of the grill that doesn’t work.  On went the steak and off it came – perfect.

Tomorrow is Victor’s birthday and I’m thinking a couple of bone-in chicken breasts from the Farmer’s Market might be perfect… unless, of course, I decide to get creative in the morning… 🙂