Labor Day is THIS weekend.
Did you know that? I thought it was last weekend. Only after I was informed by my husband and after I cross referenced a calendar (he is from Scotland, and maybe isn't the most aware of US holidays), I realized that no, it is the first Monday in September making this year's Labor Day fall on September 7th. Good thing too, because last Monday we were in the trenches building fence (more on that another day, we are quite proud of the team effort). And since we get a do-over to not shrug off another holiday spent as a work day, maybe this weekend will take a break and actually celebrate Labor Day.
The labor of this year has come in many forms. I have been a mother, teacher, wife, babysitter, employee, boss, accountant, web designer, sales manager, fence builder, lunch maker, dishwasher, butt wiper, truck driver, veterinarian, and butcher - some times all at once! I'd like to say I rose to the occasion and masterfully managed all of the new labor this year. I did not. It has been hard. Sometimes (most times) the dishes don't get done but usually the butts get wiped. This year we all have been required to be more things than before. Maybe this Labor Day we should take a moment to appreciate all we have accomplished this year however crazy it has felt. I see you. You are doing good work!
Labor Day Leg of Lamb
Photo by the very talented Ashley Ball of Ashley Ball Photography
My favorite way to prepare leg of lamb is to separate the meat from the bone, marinade it overnight in olive oil, garlic, and rosemary, and then grill it the next day. The smoky lamb mixed with the flavors of rosemary and garlic is truly lovely!
Find a more detailed recipe, courtesy of foodandwine.com, here!
