BBQ

The sun was blaring down. 

Mum made sure everyone had plenty sunscreen on, checking every few minutes.

Joe was quite happy playing under the umbrella with his new rattle.

Dad was more than happy in his shed tinkering about.

Mum was doing a spot of gardening, making sure all the flowers had enough water and there was no pests trying to eat them.

Mary tried a bit of everything, gardening with Mum, then some tinkering with wood and screws with Dad, Joe’s rattle was really annoying so Mary didn’t bother with that idea.

It had been a long time since Mary last played on the swing, Mary tried to remember, the swing never looked that interesting when you could be out on an adventure.

But now, it was perfect, relaxing lots of fun in the sun.

“I know,” declared Mum, “let’s have a barbeque for dinner.”

And with that she disappeared into the kitchen, Mary followed to see if Mum could use any help, and a possible taste tester.

“OK Mary let’s make some burgers first.”

Mum found the mince, onions, some mushrooms, a tin of beans and some green herby things they would need.

The onion was sliced ever so finely, Mary just watched, the knife was very sharp. 

Next it was time for the mushrooms and the tin of beans after being drained in the sink they were all put into the bowl with the vegetables and the herbs.

Lastly it was time to add the mince and mix it all together.

Mary liked to help; it felt all gooey between her fingers.

After a good mix they were ready to be portioned up into burgers for the grill.

Mary made some small ones just for Joe.

Next it was time for some salad, Mum made potato salad first as the more time the flavours were together, the better it would taste according to Granny.

Then the coleslaw, Mary and Dad’s favourite.

Lastly all of the vegetables needed to be sliced so they would be easier to eat.

Mary helped wash all of the peppers, carrots, tomatoes and lettuce so there was no dirt left on them, and Mum chopped.

Excellent there was a feast ready in no time. 

Mum took the burgers out to dad who had been setting up the barbeque while Mary and Mum had been in the kitchen.

Joe was bored of his rattle and had taken a little snooze in the shade.

The burgers smelled wonderful as they cooked,

Mum laid out all of the salad so everyone could choose what they wanted.

The buns were sliced and ready for the burgers.

Dad or Mum just had to check the burgers were cooked all the way through so no-one had a sore tummy the next day.  Mum cut one in half to make sure it was fully cooked and it was.

Now it was time to feast.

What a brilliant end to a lovely day.

©joannehepburn 28.8.16