Memorial Day Weekend
28 May
Happy Memorial Day!
I managed to pull myself away from the stack of book reports I’ve been grading (fun, fun!) to check in with a little update on my weekend!
Yesterday morning I headed off to BodyPump, which was followed by some quick grocery shopping. Chris & I had stocked up on quite a few items at BJ’s on Saturday, but I still needed a few more things so a trip to Target & the grocery store was necessary.
Yesterday evening, we headed up to my parents’ house for cookout #1 of the long weekend. It was just my parents, Chris, & myself, but there was plenty of food & I left with a full belly!
My mom & dad tried out a new method of grilling chicken – beer can chicken. Have any of you ever heard of/tried this before? If not, simply google “beer can chicken,” & plenty of recipes will come up! You can even purchase special beer can chicken holders – Target sells one that’s only $3.99.
This method helps prevent the chicken from drying out & I’d say it was definitely a success. I could notice a difference in the taste of the meat, & it was delicious!
Along with the chicken, we had potato salad, green beans, bread, & baked parmesan tomatoes.
My mom had actually forwarded me the recipe for the baked tomatoes weeks ago, & I kept meaning to try them but never got around to it. I’m glad she made them because now I know they’re a winner – they make the perfect side dish!
Baked Parmesan Tomatoes
Ingredients:
- 4 medium tomatoes, halved horizontally
- 1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- Pepper, to taste
- 4 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 450*.
- Place tomatoes cut side up on a baking sheet. Top with parmesan, oregano, salt, & pepper.
- Drizzle with olive oil & bake for 15 minutes.
Of course, no meal would be complete without dessert – that’s where Chris & I came in. I love to bake, & would have enjoyed making something, but there simply wasn’t time this weekend! Luckily, there was a plethora of desserts available at BJ’s, so Chris & I went the pre-made route with a white chocolate mousse cake.
It was quite good, but also super rich! I couldn’t quite finish my slice, but Chris happily gobbled it up for me! 
This evening, Chris & I are headed up to his parents’ house & then it’s time to settle in for another work week. At least it’s a short one (& only 9 more days to go until summer break!).
What’s your favorite kind of cake? As far as boxed mixes go, I love funfetti! If we’re talking bakery/homemade, I’d probably go with red velvet!
My fav kind of cake is carrot or coconut for sure! (red velvet in 3rd place) Love your blog!!
I like carrot cake too!
Can’t wait to try the tomatoes, and I have had beer can chicken once and abosolutely loved how moist it became.
My favorite box mix is definitely funfetti with the matching vanilla funfetti icing. Homemade is hands down carrot cake! It’s my weakness.
Angela @ Health, Happiness & Harmony recently posted..The Unofficial Start of Summer and Giveaway Winner!
That cake looks amazing. I love carrot cake, red velvet, peanut butter chocolate…as you can see, I’m not too picky!
Alysha @Shesontherun recently posted..Memorial Day Weekend Recap
That cake looks fantastic! I love any type of cake…that’s definitely something I am NOT picky about haha
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oooo i love carrot cake! that recipe looks awesome!
Corrie Anne recently posted..Trying Tennis & Boykins At Play
Funfetti is the BEST cake, and chocolate with a vanilla frosting is a very close second
Your recipe looks great, I don’t make carrot cake often enough but I do enjoy it!
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I’m surprised how many people are saying carrot cake!
I love beer butt chicken my mom used to make it all the time when I lived at home!
Danielle @ Itsaharleyyylife recently posted..Picture A Day
The tomatoes look amazing! I think I’ll be trying those out soon!
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I so want to try that beer can chicken!!
P.S. Congrats on the house!! I’m kind of behind on my blog reading and just read your post. So exciting!
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Thanks Michelle! It hasn’t been without stress!
Chocolate! But really, I prefer cake flavored desserts that aren’t actual cake
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The tomato recipe looks great. Thanks for sharing! Also, my parents have those plates
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Really? That’s too funny!