Preparing for Independence Day!

We are all dressed up for the Independence Day Weekend and here on Fripp the island is alive with vacationers and families of residents. It is easy to tell the visitors. They blatantly break the rules. Under aged kids driving golf carts, golf cart drivers not using hand signals to make turns, feeding the deer, speeding, driving on the golf course after hours, and drinking and driving. It is a big revenue weekend for the Fripp Island police force. All that aside the "Beach People" are planning a big day on the beach for Saturday with friends and their families. One of our friends, John and Teresa, have 17 children and grandchildren coming to their house. WOW! Our contribution will be our highly desired Pimento Cheese for the beach on Saturday and yes I will share the recipe. Enjoy.

Pimento Cheese

8 oz of Sharp Cheddar Cheese

8 oz of Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1 1/2 cups of Dukes Mayo

1 - 4 oz jar of diced Pimento drained

1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce

1 tsp. finely chopped onion

1/2 tsp. red pepper flake

Grate cheeses using a box grater. Do not buy pre-shreaded cheese. We've tried it and the texture just doesn't work.

Mix with remaining ingredients and store overnight so flavors can develop.

Feel free to add additional onion and red pepper flakes should you like a bigger kick to your cheese or additional mayo should you like your cheese spread wetter.

On Saturday night we have invited our friends Rick, Irene, and Richard over for a light supper and to watch the fireworks from the roof top deck. As promised here is the menu.

Menu

Watermelon Salad with Feta, Walnuts and a Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Crab Meat

Steamed Shrimp with Old Bay Seasoning

Grilled Peaches with Honey, Brie, and a Waffle Cookie

Enjoy your weekend!