Myrl,

That looks wonderful, and although I just had an early lunch, your meal has me hungry again. A

That's money!  The meal looks delicious.  I also love the fact that you are able to enjoy your own company.  Many people aren't able to find the gift of "me time" to be a treasure.

A happy 4th of July to you too! Our community, thankfully, is going ahead with the firworks display. And... my neighbors will be shooting off their own display. I just have to decide how far I want to drive tonight to see fireworks.

I could hear some far off last night - not loud enough to bother the dogs or keep anyne awake. When I walked outside to look I could see them far down the valley - too far away to really enjoy.

I'm glad you and your felines found a way to celebrate!

Quietest July 4th ever in my life!!!

No family is coming to visit because of the pandemic. There are no parades, no large city fireworks displays for the same reason. Our local park which is usually packed with activities and events for at least a couple days, is going to be silent from all that! In many ways, other than those illegal fireworks outbursts, one wouldn’t know this holiday was here at all.

Happy 4th of July! Your brunch sounds (and looks) fantastic... I hope you had a great nap. :-)

That looks yummy. Enjoy that nap. Mom was a lightweight in that department too. She liked a brew but liked wine even better. But two was her limit. Happy 4th pandemic style.

Myrl this will be a much different 4th of July for my family this year, and I would expect it to be very different for many other families as well.  But I am sure we will all make the best of it, and still make it a Happy 4th of July.

Hi Myrl and Happy Fourth of July- your meal looks so good!!!!  I'd be happy with the coconut jasmine rice and Brussels sprouts!!!

Haha, I read this on Facebook too. It gave me a good chuckle because we went through the same in our area with illegal fireworks. Tonight should be like a war zone. Oh well, it's going to be over in a day, or so.  Your meal sounded fabulous. D

Hello Myrl - Happy Independence Day.  I am not much of a beer drinker but a nice nap sounds like a fine way to celebrate.   That is until those fireworks start or those hiccups make a return.

Happy 4th. This is the strangest 4th I've ever had. Nevertheless, blessed in so many ways!

Hi Myrl,  A great day to celebrate our independence and freedom while caring for ourselves and those around us - however we can. Have a fantastic weekend. 

Hi Myrl, I bet your lunch/dinner tasted every bit as good as it looks.  Enjoy that sundae!

We dined on grilled skewered prawns this evening. Accompanied by a nice Italian Pinot Grigio.

Now, between the legal "safe and sane" fireworks going off in the immediate neighborhood and being assaulted by the crashes and booms of illegal fireworks, the noise is like a sound track for a war movie.

Happy 4th of July to you and to all!

"Do what you can in the place you are with the things you have in the time you've got." ~T. Roosevelt

Myrl Jeffcoat - I can certainly appreciate the fact that you always know how to make lemonade out of lemons. In addition, you can always cook up something amazing! I really enjoyed reading your blog post. Congratulations on the feature!!!

Myrl yes I remember those inexpensive lobster tails, they had them in our stores too, but unlike you just like wine would not stay long in the house:)) now with that said hope your Fourth was nice and clearly the food was good based on the picture...on a side note did someone reach out to you from my company looking for help? Endre

We had a small gathering but we still have a pretty good darn time thank goodness! Happy 4th!

Inexpensive lobster tails really make the world go around in my neck of the woods. Endre Barath, Jr.

Happy Independence Day! You really lived up to the day!

Such a Lovely meal and Great Company too

We can all learn from you!

Hi Myrl Jeffcoat - I can tell you that if my husband heard lobster tails, brussel sprouts, and jasmine rice, his eyes would light up and mouth would water! 

Living in a tourist area, we don't normally go out on holidays.  So for us, this was a typical 4th of July.  We do have the kids come over every Saturday so besides putting up flags...nothing different. 

Hey Myrl,
You're killing me!  I can't say I have EVER cooked up a feast like that for myself. That looks absolutely magnificent.  Kudos to you! 

God Bless America.

Myrl,  I love lobster and clams, I guess I love the New England States for their great food.  Looks good

So, after showing my wife your plate, she asked if you would like to have some company for dinner next 4th of July? Great post.

That was really a fine meal.

I was in the hospital for the holiday with surgery Sunday morning.

Myrl, Amazing pic, amazing food.  Inspiring cuisine for an inspiring holiday.  The foodies in Sacto are on their way!!

Myrl I am super impressed that you created this AWESOME feast for you! Holy smokes......you blew me away with that picture. And made me hungry!!

I'm with you--cooking a special meal for myself is not unusual. I deserve it! And so does everyone else!

Good Tuesday morning, Myrl.

Take care, be safe and have a great day.

Good morning Myrl Jeffcoat ,

Loved reading your post and glad to see it featured. Your lunch looks heavenly..what is your recipe for those Brussel sprouts?

Myrl..Sounds like you had a great time.  WE had a few close family and friends to enjoy. Ham and trimmings.. Golf cart parade..was the best that we could muster...

Myrl Jeffcoat 
Glad you took the time to prepare a festive meal for yourself. Great way to celebrate a birthday - a very special birthday. All the best - Lynn

Hi Myrl:

What a delicious meal you prepared. You must have had such fun treating yourself as cook and diner, with a great bottle of beer+ to top it off. Hope you had a wonderful holiday, despite the fireworks. I was rather surprised it wasn’t all that noisy here; given all the big shows were canceled I would have thought the residents would have been doing more. We have had family here so that’s been wonderful.

Jeff

I was alone for the 4th and there was no lobster to be found 

Happy Tuesday evening, Myrl Jeffcoat 

Myrl

You are such the treat to come and read about your great cooking prowess. Bologna sandwiches are getting old.

As for my two companions, left and right hand. NO not in that way, just slapping me silly. Your two, Reuben and Camilla, sure beat mine.

 As for things here, with the recent spike in cases, from about 230 to w30 in one week, they shut things down again. No more indoor dining nor wine tasting. Some wineries have gotten creative and are now tasting outside.

Hopefully, one day soon, Don Giovannis or someplace neat in your area. Truly looking forward to such, cheers cvc