Stackin' those food pics in preparation for a yuuuuge #FFF. Summer is busy in MN because it literally only lasts three months. Then we are basically stuck inside for the rest of the year, so to be here typing this right now instead of enjoying 80 degree sunny weather (one of a handful we get each year) is probably not my best use of time, but I do it for you guys! So let's get to it!!

Our good friends Dan and Meredith came over for a grill out and some brewskis. On the menu? Bomb ass burgers! I personally like to mince up some onion and throw it in with the ground beef, it just adds so much flavor, it's my go-to when I wanna up my burger game. Judging by the pics, I think we all enjoyed the food.

That little speck or morsel left on Dan's side lip...he's just saving it for later. It was that good!

Is Meredith's reaction frightened? due to my impromptu camera in her face, along with telling her she's going to be in my blog? OR....surprised enlightenment?, from the ridiculously tasty burger that she only has one bite left of, and is happy to show the camera that she has demolished her food competition with impunity?!?! I vote the latter.

My burger, as usual, is already half eaten before a decent picture can be taken. But the wife's burger on a bib of lettuce instead of a bun, is quite the masterpiece.

That was a fun night! Food with friends is absolutely my favorite thing to do. What could be better than good friendship, conversation, laughs, and amazingly delicious food? Nothing? Yeah, I thought so.

The rest of my food pics have less of a story but I had documented none the less. I like to cook a lot, and sometimes it's just nice to have a good meal without having to go out to a restaurant.

Take for example this massive salmon fillet accompanied by a delicately creamy asparagus risotto.

For in-home cooking, it doesn't get much better than that. Except for!!!!......

STEAK

And mashed potatoes.

And sauteed onions and mushroom.

That to me is a drool fest. I'll take that as my last meal 99 out of 100 times.

But not everything needs to be steak, seafood, or massive burgers. The understated, well seasoned ground turkey taco is a new one I will be adding to my repertoire. It was fan-tiddily-tastic, in my best Ned Flanders voice.

Only to be accompanied by a light lager or Mexican style cerveza. It's not a Corona, but it might as well be. It's made by Jimmy Buffet and if you know me at all, you know I like a good deal. 12 pack for 12 bucks, do the math on the price per bottle. 25 bucks for an 18 pack of Corona...I'm going with Mr. Buffet.

With that, it's 5 o'clock somewhere folks. Have a beer and indulge in some exquisite cuisine.

Happy #fff!!!