Pineapples go camping!

Friends have been meeting each Easter at Wyangala Dam NSW for about 40 years. It was wonderful to join them there and enjoy a new generation of happy campers and budding waterskiers amongst the experts! Anne.

 

Pretty by day, even prettier by night.

 

Thanks for the beautiful solar lights Ann!

The Caribbean Night (pineapples !!!!!) provided a great excuse for tropical

costumes, food and decorations!

 

Handsome Pineapple Prince Archer.

 

"Aloha Lily" with Sam and Mum, Michelle.

 

Emily with her Poppy and a flamingo friend!

 Thanks for the lovely candle Kylie!

 

Rob and Ella grilled delicious pineapple wedges brushed with melted

butter and brown sugar

 

which were enjoyed by Peter and Melissa, and everyone else of course!

Anne, Mark and Jill - enthusiastic theme participants as always!

 

Sadly I didn't get a photograph of Jill's Cucumber and Pineapple Salad from

https://www.yourlifechoices.com.au/food-recipes/recipes/cucumber-and-pineapple-salad

“Whether it’s for a BBQ, taco, burger or chilli con carne, our Cucumber and Pineapple Salad will pep up your meal with a balance of sweet, salty and spicy flavours.”

 

Serves: Four Time: 15 minutes
 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup white vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped; 1 1/2 cup diced pineapple; 1 red chilli, minced; 1/2 red onion finely chopped; finely chopped parsley to garnish

 

Method:

In a small bowl, mix the vinegar, sugar and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolves.

In another bowl, mix the cucumber, pineapple, onion and chilli, and then pour over the dressing. Toss to coat and garnish with parsley. Serve with grilled or barbequed meats, or enjoy as a salsa with tacos or chilli con carne.

Cassie's chocolate eggs filled with Baileys Irish Cream were pretty special!

 

In case you're wondering what Ky's doing - he's riding the boat wake on a surf board!