Celebrate Summer
Throw the Best End-of-Summer Bash in Your Neighborhood. By Mike Trittin
I have always seen summer as a time where we have the opportunity to celebrate our relationships with friends and family members. Our beautiful Northwestern summers give us even more excuses to have get-togethers outside. There’s nothing quite like the way the water shimmers in the sun, the fresh smell of the air, and, of course, the long evenings. What better way to celebrate summer than by throwing the best End-of-Summer bash in your neighborhood?
So, here is your personal End-of-Summer party checklist from your friendly neighborhood realtor and BBQ fanatic:
1. Guest-List. Send invites out a few weeks in advance. People make the party, so make sure everyone gets time to RSVP.
2. Know the Menu. Pot-luck style is always fun to taste everyone’s best dish. Or, if you’re feeling ambitious, it’s a blast being able to cook for everyone. Try my recipes at the end of this article.
3. Bar & Bartender. Bartending is my favorite since I get to have great conversations with everyone. It’s also a good safety measure because you can keep an eye on the party’s “wild-cards” and start making margaritas a bit more virgin.
4. Good Tunes. There are tons of options for speakers these days, many online stations that you can play from your phone! Check out the awesome genre stations on Pandora (www.pandora.com).
5. Give back. Use your party as an opportunity to draw guest’s attention to a great cause in our community. Put a tip jar at the bar that will go to a philanthropic cause of your choice.
6. Have games and possibly raffles for extra entertainment. There is nothing like setting up a few classic card games or even several types of board games. Make sure you provide lots of unplugged and old-fashioned activities for everyone to enjoy.
My Recipe for London Broil on the BBQ
You’ll need: 1 London broil, Kosher Flake Salt, Montreal Steak Seasoning, Butter, Garlic Powder.
• Salt the beef for 1 hour each side with kosher flake salt. This is a tenderizer.
• Coat with good seasoning — I recommend Montreal Steak Seasoning.
• Set grill to high heat.
• Sear beef for a couple minutes each side.
• Lower Heat to half power.
• Put a quarter stick of butter and sprinkle garlic powder (and add cayenne pepper for a kick) on the beef. Butter will melt over the beef as it cooks. Flip & repeat - around 8 minutes each side for medium.
• Make sure it’s fully cooked & enjoy!
Blueberry Arnold Daily
by Heritage Distilling (www.heritagedistilling.com)
1.5 oz HDC Elk Rider Vodka
3 oz Unsweetened Iced Tea
3 oz Lemonade
Fresh or Frozen Blueberries
In a tall glass, add blueberries, and then fill the glass with ice. Top it with Heritage Distilling Company Vodka, iced tea, and lemonade. Enjoy!
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