Beef short ribs and granddaughter time : April 18 2024

Turned out to be a day far from plan. Did want to ride and walk Seven Mile Beach NP. My wife headed off to her craft group leaving me to look after the dog. Never a problem as she is a lovely dog.

First walk - a long walk around the suburb before my breakfast - hibiscus on the way

Art on the bus stops - surfers against the backdrop of Coolangatta Mountain - artist was out at sea

Was a few more walks with the dog before my wife came home.

Did strim the lawn as we are going home tomorrow

Quiet afternoon reducing sauce for the beef short rib dinner I made for my son

Prep started yesterday - beef short ribs, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, stout, garlic, onion, celery, thyme, oregano, smoked salt and pepper. Bung inna cryovac bag and sous vide for 26 hours at 170F

Ready, steady cook. Pour the liquid into a pot and reduce to one third. Took over an hour and a half

Load up and drove to my son's place. I promised that we would bring all we needed

Hibiscus from his garden

Cooked sausages, boiled some baby potatoes, my wife made salad, browned the ribs on barbecue with the reduced sauce

Did get to spend some time with my granddaughter - I sit on the floor

She sits on the floor. Slowly breaking down the barriers

Dinner worked out really well. The ribs were melt in the mouth tender - sauce was good. Rich. Good to see my son and Scarlett's mum smash two each. Good to see Scarlett enjoy the chicken sausage.

Was worth the effort to make something special. Was worth the 30 minute drive each way. Small wins mean miles and smiles
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