The Community Food Co-op at the Cordata Store held a wonderful event today. It was a BBQ For Literacy. They served a $3 BBQ with $1 donated to the Whatcom Literacy Council. There was a free book swap, live music (Kevin has MUCH talent) and almost a dozen authors open to discussion. Weather was sunny breezy and the food great!
You wonder: what am I going to eat for $3? WELL, you had a choice of a Hempler hotdog, a tofu dog, 2 BBQ chicken legs (big) or grilled Barlean’s salmon. The side was potato chips and FRESH cole slaw (big servings). I told the server the only time I get Barlean’s salmon is in a bottle with lemon swirl! She had a good laugh. The salmon was delicious as was everything else; I had 3 serious food critics with me – my kids – who told me so.
We ate good food, were entertained, checked out some books and authors and even got some fancy calligraphy bookmarks. All in all, a perfect family outing.
Now if you missed this event, don’t despair. There will be 2 more in July and August. I’ll be there with kids in tow…