Eating meals out on the carport – is this a down South thing? I have so many memories of my Grandpa Jakie Baby eating tomatoes (whole, like apples) and cloves of garlic (“To put hair on your chest!”) out on his carport. And we still gather on carports to this very day. I guess dining rooms are just too small to hold all of our family and friends!
My aunt and uncle hosted a delicious get together in honor of Henry. I always love eating at their place because my uncle is an excellent cook.
Food for the adults…
And food for the baby…
On my plate…
Veggie kebobs
Corn (boiled and then grilled – perfection!)
Green beans
Bean salad
Waldorf salad with cherries – yum
I also had a Sir Perry’s Pear Cider. Most ciders are apple (green or red) but sometimes, if you’re lucky, you can find pear, which is the best kind of cider around.
Such a wonderful way to spend our Sunday. And I’m so glad that Henry could meet his great aunt and uncle.
Well worth the drive over the mountains and through the woods!
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Just want to say that you look FANTASTIC! But more importantly, Henry looks so happy and healthy. Have a blast spending time with the family.
Love Henry’s milk drunk face – cutie!
I don’t know if it’s a southern thing . . . b/c we did this at my grandparent’s home when I was young . . . in Pennsylvania. Maybe it’s an “old-school” thing???
That is the most scenic carport I’ve ever seen! It has real seating and a china cabinet lol that’s nicer than my formal dining room
I’d leave the car on the street and hang out there all afternoon.
We used to do that at my grandparents’ house in Michigan. Nothing better than hanging around outside on a cool summer evening.*
I’ve never heard of pear cider, but since I’m gluten free I’ll have to search one out! And why not eat out under the carport, especially if the weather is nice!
Yummoooo that’s like my ideal meal!
Wow looks like some DELICIOUS eats!
Looks like such a fun day! Henry is getting bigger everyday!
Henry is just the cutest little man! The food looks pretty good, too.
I love me a good pear cider. Definitely harder to find. Are there any cider bars in town for you?
You look really good, Caitlin. Hooray for carport Sunday dinners! My East Tennessee family does that, too.
You look great and that food looks amazing
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Oh my, those kebabs look amazing!
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I grew up in Minnesota, and there people hang out in their garages. Here in FL I see a lot of people hanging out in their driveways (that is if they don’t have a caged pool/lanai, which my friend called a “terrareum” sp?
your bangs look super cute in that photo
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I love pear ciders the best, too. Glad you got to enjoy a night out!
A lot of people use decks or porches for this same type of meal. Fun!
We JUST had a carport meal a couple of weeks ago when visiting my husbands parents.
I’m a little ashamed to say that I don’t even know what a carport is haha
Pear is one I have not tried, but I have to recommend cherry cider if you can find it. It is one of my favorites!