Cookout at Mike's

My nephew, Mike Davis, and his wife, Michelle, have entertained some of the immediate family at their home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the night before the Annual Davis Family Reunion for the past several years. This year was no different. On Saturday evening, we left "The Bus" at Big Long Lake and drove the 45 minutes to Mike and Michelle's home for a backyard "Cookout at Mike's".

Michelle set out numerous hors d'oeuvres and munchies including a delicious spinach-artichoke dip. Of course the appetizers were enhanced by a few nice wines.

Mike grilled hamburgers to go with several side dishes Michelle prepared including Saffron Rice, which she made using fresh Saffron. It was interesting to see the deep red-colored saffron turn bright yellow with the addition of hot water, and then color the rice yellow. It was good, too.

Mike's mother, Marge Davis (my sister-in-law) and Mike are shown on the left below conversing on the deck in Mike's backyard. In the right photo below, me, my son, Steve, and Marge are enjoying a glass of wine on the deck in Mike's backyard.

















The food and drinks were good . . . and the company was great (since they were all my relatives, I have to say that).

Late in the evening, we drove back to "The Bus" at Big Long Lake to get a good night's sleep as tomorrow promises to be a busy day with the Davis Family Reunion.

The "Cookout at Mike's" was a big success! Thanks for a pleasant evening, Mike & Michelle.