Grit

GOING WHOLE HOG

Twenty years of marriage has taught my wife not to expect a lot out of me when it comes to event planning. At our wedding, my only jobs were to show up and get the beer. I’m often trusted with preparing the meat too. I’m a pretty simple guy.

Months before my oldest son was scheduled to graduate high school, the party stress had already begun. School has never been his favorite thing, so the fact that he was on track to graduate was exciting, and Mama Bear was already starting to worry about hosting his graduation party. Like any good husband, I stepped in to see what I could do to help.

“Can you handle the meat?” she asked. Yes! That was exactly what I’d hoped she’d say. This was a perfect excuse to host the pig roast I’d always dreamed of.

Planning a Pig Roast

My buddy Brian is famous in these parts for being the best

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Grit

Grit5 min read
What’s Up With This Weather?
Climate change is one of the most urgent issues facing the world today. As a meteorologist for nearly 50 years, I’ll share my thoughts with you and the facts that support my conclusions by answering some basic questions. Data says the climate is chan
Grit7 min read
HOW TO Rewild Your Yard
In the continental U.S., a significant amount of the land area has been disturbed to varying degrees by urbanization, suburbanization, agriculture, roadway construction, invasive species, and resource extraction. Notably, approximately 50,000 square
Grit6 min read
Delicious Derby
In Derbyshire, England, as early as the 16th century, cheese was crafted by wives and milkmaids in farmstead kitchens. With a limited supply of milk available and no viable means of exportation, Derby cheese was little-known outside the region. In 18

Related