Monday, June 6, 2011

BBQ at Leon Guerrero Beach, Inarajan, Guam


Firefighters love to get together. I don't care where they are or where they live. Firefighters just love to get together. It's just like that. Of course when it comes to having a BBQ, I think we are all game. But my crew and their families did just that on this beautiful and sunny June 5th at the Leon Guerrero Beach in gorgeous Inarajan, Guam.

The Leon Guererreo beach is one of the more beautifully maintained beaches in this particular area of Inarajan, known for the many privately owned beaches where many BBQs and family get-togethers are held every weekend.

We were fortunate to have such beautiful weather with a slight breeze that keep everything pretty cool. The temp was still in the 80s, which is the norm here on Guam, but the breeze acted like a giant air con.

Here are a few pictures of the days activities:

 The slabs are cooking now over Cherry and Hickory woods.

 Grillmasters taking a break.

 Head Grillmaster Pete, the ole Devil Dog himself.

Our Chamorro (local) food Chef Jeff and son Vincent. Our two carabaos (bulls).

 Spraying down with a little apple juice.

 You go Devil Dog Pete!!!

Warming up the ribs and grilling the hot dogs and burgers. 

Devil Dog is joined by "Tiny" Tainatongo.  He and family are the fishermen in this group.



 This fish is called "Guile". Another name is Rudderfish.

Turning over by hand. The strips of coconut branch sticks are placed on the grill so that the fish does not stick to it. Works out great every time.

These guile may look menacing but they actually eat seaweed and the like.

Tiny with the catch. His wife speared these particular fish. All in the family.

This is what it is all about. Great tasting BBQ, hot pepper, ice cold drinks and great company!!!!


And the menu was.....
Tamales Giso...

 These tamales are great. One side is spicy and the other is not. Great flavor all around!!

 BBQ'd Spare Ribs...

 Buffalo wings...

 Fresh reef fish (Guile)...

 Kadon Pika Mannok (Hot and spicy chicken adobo using stewing chicken)...

 Pickled papaya with hot pepper...

 and hamburgers and hot dogs...



Leon Guerrero Beach, Inarajan, Guam...


 Eating area, includes restrooms and covered sink areas...

 BBQ area under the trees...

Time for smores....




The day ends with another beautiful night.

I want to thank the Leon Guerrero family of Inarajan for allowing us to use their family beach. It was just another day of fun in the sun. Folks, it just doesn't get any better than this. We are already planning the next outing.

You can view the entire picture album on Picasa online here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/rueben.olivas/BeachBBQLeonGuerreroBeach5June2011?feat=directlink

Until next time....

2 comments:

cowgirl said...

What a great way to spend the day! The food looks excellent Rueben and the scenery is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your pics. :)

Rueben said...

Cowgirl, I'm glad you were able to view the pics. Food was great, but is was fun just having all the families together at the beach. We're saving a spot for you.