It’s Mr. Ocelot’s Birthday today! To honor him, we invited some friends that are also alums of his alma mater to tailgate with us yesterday at a home game! Later in the evening, we invited a couple more friends to join the group at our home for a simple dinner and a bonfire.
When I planned the menu, I wanted easy to eat finger foods that I knew Daniel would love. I also added a few autumnal flavors.
Since I moved to the south, I don’t think I have found a food more southern than Country Ham. It is salty and a very distinct flavor. Paired with Mini Homemade Biscuits and a Honey-Dijon spread, everyone was in for a treat! I also know how much Daniel enjoys Buffalo Chicken, so I made some bite-sized morsels!
I was enjoying the evening meal so much that I forgot to snap any photos! There is probably only one way that Mr. Ocelot isn’t traditional. He doesn’t want a birthday cake. Instead, he prefers pie, more specifically Derby Pie. If you aren’t familiar with Derby Pie, it is a Pecan Pie with Chocolate Chips and Bourbon. It also happens to be the only Pecan Pie I have ever enjoyed.