Tonight: charcoal grilled 3 Alaskan salmon steaks brought back from a fishing trip by a friend two weeks ago; marinated in a mixture of corn oil, shoyu (soy sauce), lemon juice, and fresh grated gingerroot. On the grill they were joined by ears of just-picked corn from the neighbor's garden (simply grill in the husk).

Accompanied by sweet rolls and a mixed green salad, and topped off with the last of the Fourth of July homemade vanilla ice cream.