Saturday, August 30, 2025

Cooking for the Phosie Gertic Picnic

 

It's that time of year again, Labor Day weekend, and time for our annual family gathering at the family compound on Whidbey Island. Yep, it's the Phosie Gertie Picnic, honoring the two grandmothers of the Reeder-Foster-Fuller Clan.

Family members are already gathering on the island. We have word that the California Reeders have arrived. I'll get to see my granddaughter after her summer adventure, as well as my grandson, his girl friend, and my two "kids". 

There will be lots of cooking going on there, which is why I do my cooking here at home and then we go up just for the day.

I happened to have a giant zucchini squash this year, so I made a Chocolate Zucchini cake to take. The two loaves of zucchini bread will go into the freezer.


And I made a macaroni salad to take,  because I like it and it can be made ahead and easily transported. 

Now, after all of that cooking, and thanks, Tom for the help with the clean up, we are tired and we're going out for supper. 

Happy Labor Day everyone. Celebrate your way, whatever that is. 

7 comments:

  1. I like your new header so you've been busy on that as well. Have a great picnic,

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  2. I look forward to reading about this every year. And the fresh cider always makes me want some.

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  3. That chocolate cake looks delicious! I would almost drive up there for a piece. :) I am looking forward to your post and pictures after Labor Day. Have fun!

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  4. The chocolate zucchini cake looks delicious, as do the loafs and salad. Macaroni salad is one of my favorites too.
    Enjoy your time with family!

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  5. So great to have a family gathering! Food looks delicious! Enjoy!

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  6. Have a lovely get-together. The food looks so good.

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