Here Comes the Sun, Da Da Da-Da

The past few days have been b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l outside. In true Seattle fashion, people have been breaking out the shorts and the flip flops and have been flocking to the nearest park or any outdoor area in hopes of soaking up as many sun rays as possible. I feel a bit like a mole coming out from underground and have become suddenly aware of how pale I am...if you are going to look at me you should put on sunglasses first. It's that bad.

In honor of the sun, hubby and I flared up the BBQ for the first time this year. Oh yum! It was an amazing meal. We ate with the door wide open.

The best part of the meal were these potato wedges. So easy and so delicious! Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper (this will ensure the wedges won't stick to the pan and helps make clean up a breeze). Scrub the potatoes very well and cut into wedges. Put into a bowl and mix with olive oil, salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Mix well and then lay potatoes, skin side down, in a single layer on the jelly roll sheet. Bake in the oven at 390 degrees for about 25 minutes. You want them to start turning golden and to get a little crispy.

Pull them out and sprinkle with truffle salt. Truffle salt isn't for everyone, but I happen to think it is spectacular. It adds an earthy flavor that is very unique. Serve the potato wedges immediately with a side of ketchup (or ranch dressing in our house).

I hope all of you other Seattlites have been enjoying the sun while it lasts!