Steamed Clams on the Grill

I am in love with this recipe!!  I came across it in the Food Network magazine and knew I needed to try it.  I made it the other night for one of our Ott Hollister family dinners… and it was a hit!

This recipe truly is a delicious and easy recipe perfect for any summer night!  You could serve it over pasta or gather around, family style, and eat it straight from the tin foil (like we did)!  Be sure to serve with yummy, crusty bread so that you can soak up the amazing broth.  Can’t wait to make them again! Scroll down through the pictures to get to the recipe.

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Swim at Sunset

A couple days ago, we decided to go jump in the ocean after a long day of work.  I (Allison) was skeptical of this plan.  Swimming.. in the ocean.. on this cold.. windy.. night?!  Um, I don’t think so.

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^^Cheers!!

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^^Contemplating.

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^^Steve was the first one in!

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^^Emily and Caroline going in!

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^^ Ivy the Water Dog!

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^^Ivy the Anti Water Dog.  (Ahh water!)

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^^Don’t they look like they were having the best time ever!?!
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^^I had to go in!  Proof – That’s me on the left in the neon!

It felt so refreshing and good for our souls!  We forget that a little thing like that, in the middle/end of a crazy day, can change your whole perspective!   It turned out to be a lovely little adventure.

A Lovely Summer Evening!

It’s evenings like this that remind me why I live here.  And why the rugged island winters are worth it!  
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