October 11, 2011

Seems like just yesterday...


8 comments:

Tom W son of Robert said...

Hmmmm. It looks like Donnabelle and Don. And perhaps Bob Drake? But I would have to guess at the kids. It looks like Don's famous BBQ chicken. I'm guessing the late forties?

Dale Parrott said...

Tom, The photo says "Bert's" and either 1954 0r 1959. I'm betting on 1959.

Dale Parrott said...

I would like to hear more about Don's BBQ chicken. Any recipes out there?

Tom W son of Robert said...

I don't think Don ever had a recipe. He did charcoal in a grill like that and put the chicken on. Then he would baste it with butter. I believe he had a spray bottle available to keep flare ups down. Perhaps the boys can help with other details.

Dale Parrott said...

I can remember my Mom basted chicken on the grill with butter. Maybe it's a walker thing. All I know is that it was GOOD!

David A Walker said...

The oldest boy is Paul, so I guess 1959 also.

Tom W son of Robert said...

Here is a comment from Bobbie Drake.

"That is us in the picture and had to be 1959 or later because that would have been the first time I was at a family gathering. It was a family dinner at Aunt Bert's house in Osceola."

Jack Walker said...

That could be me on my dad's lap. It is definitely Paul. My best guess: Aunt Donnabelle, Bob and Bobbie Drake, Paul, Jack, and Don Walker.

Chicken: Melt whole sticks of butter in a pan. Baste it on every time the chicken is turned. Yes there was a spray bottle for fires caused by the chicken drippings.