We were invited to the annual July 4 party hosted by Mr. & Mrs. Emmings, good friends of my husband's parents. They have a fabulous house right by a lake. The party has a great reputation for a wonderful meal, not to mention the fun group of people.
This year, it was all about paella. The chef from a local restaurant cooked outside—semi outdoor cooking class.
After waiting for over an hour, a huge, heavy dish was carried down to the shore.
Chicken, clams, crawfish, squid, shrimp, mussels... Thanks to my impeccable skill with eating every part of fish, I probably enjoyed this meal more than anyone.
The meal culminates to the famous Judy's flag cake and homemade ice cream: coffee, lemon buttermilk, strawberry rhubarb.
A lovely July 4 weekend had a perfect weather for paddling, too. Almost a ritual activity for summer in Minnesota.
This year, it was all about paella. The chef from a local restaurant cooked outside—semi outdoor cooking class. 
After waiting for over an hour, a huge, heavy dish was carried down to the shore.
Chicken, clams, crawfish, squid, shrimp, mussels... Thanks to my impeccable skill with eating every part of fish, I probably enjoyed this meal more than anyone. 
The meal culminates to the famous Judy's flag cake and homemade ice cream: coffee, lemon buttermilk, strawberry rhubarb. 
A lovely July 4 weekend had a perfect weather for paddling, too. Almost a ritual activity for summer in Minnesota.
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