A New England Fourth of July
We here in New England value several things to mark this Great American Holiday. Ideally family around the table, sparklers and fireworks.
A plater of salmon, peas and new potatoes tells guests that the garden is on point. In Maine we might throw a lobster boil with “all the things” as side dishes. It’s generally too early for local corn on the cob, but new dill, potatoes and shelling peas are new and exciting at this time every year. Ditto the salad greens.
Lunch is over, and the grill is cooling down. Desserts are set out and the lemonade its refilled.
Before the lawn games begin and the fireflies fade into fireworks, let’s give thanks for the independent spirit, our families and the people that make our country still the greatest on earth.