What a great birthday/Labor Day weekend. Bryan turned 35 on Monday the 5th, but in true Tibbetts fashion we celebrated ALL weekend. Friday night we did our usual OTP pizza and beer (love you guys). Saturday night we had a 70’s themed gathering that was a failure on the guest count but a grand slam on the fun! We got dressed up, ate some BBQ ribs, danced and drank! 
While our clothes and disco ball were on the mark, our choice in beverage perhaps not so much! No cocktails. We love beer, what can we say? Pyramid Hefeweizen, Blue Moon wheat ale, Blue Moon Honey Wheat (summer ale), and Kona Longboard.
Sunday we all relaxed, recovered and hung out with a few people. Monday morning my awesome husband, Adam, made a delicious breakfast, we gave Bryan his gifts, went to see Conan the Barbarian (which was actually better than I thought), then I cooked my first Tri-Tip!
This is where it gets really fun for me. Now, I usually I stay away from red meat. I will cook it for my boys, but I will most likely opt for more salad on those nights! Last night was the exception because I prepared a steak rub, so of course I had to try some. I made the rub from scratch, rubbed the meat, let it get to know itself and then grilled it ALL by myself! If only you could see my proud grin. It was easier than I thought…until it came to cook time. For me it was good, but I like my meat charred, the boys however prefer rare to medium. As always they graciously ate, complimented and thanked the chef. Mary and Tom came to join in the celebration and it was a nice dinner on the patio! Here is the rub recipe in case you want to give it a try. Better luck to you!
Garlic salt
Ground Black Pepper
All Spice
Cayenne Pepper
Basil
Coriander Seed
I just mixed them all in a bowl to taste, until I liked it. Then rubbed it all over the meat and let it sit in the fridge for about half an hour to soak in a little. Heated and cleaned my BBQ while I waited. When the grill was all hot and ready I added the meat and sprayed it with beer. We usually use Coor’s Light, it is not necessary to use an expensive beer. Those are for drinking silly! Then flip every 5-10 minutes until ready. A great trick that my dad taught me was to open your palm fully and push directly on the center of it, this is how well done meat will feel. Push on the meaty part of the palm under the thumb (almost to the wrist), this is how medium rare will feel. Push on the part under the pinky finger (almost to the wrist), this is how rare will feel. 
The other totally awesome thing I got to do this weekend was going to watch my younger brother play in his second football game of his SENIOR YEAR! He goes to Yuba City High School. I can’t believe he is almost in college, my little brother! Who really is not little at all! I met Dana, Cee Cee and Grandma B for a mid morning roast! The game was at Grant High School, which I had never experienced before. It was strange because they played Maria Carrillo High School; they are a Santa Rosa team who somehow ended up in the same league as Yuba City High School. There was no shade, a few bees and some crazy yelling football moms. Honestly I am not sure that your kid can hear your critiquing over the announcers, the crowd or the sound of helmets and pads smacking together; but go on with your bad self! I got pretty sun burned in a not so great pattern and the Honkers lost 19-10. It was all worth it to get a sweaty hug and a “Thanks for coming”. It was great to see my family and catch up. I hadn’t seen my Aunt or Grandma since the wedding so we all got to catch up. Next week is home in Yuba City, planning on going. Hopefully they will win and it won’t be so hot at 7:30pm. Until next time, remember to enjoy life and your family. Peace & Love to All
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