Steak on the grill, baked potato, garlic toast and corn on the cob! I cannot wait. BTW I grill LOL.

Nothing special. I sent my dad a gift basket from Usingers. He and my mom will likely go out to eat. I always get SO something for fathers day,because he is a father. However, as he hasn't fathered anything with ME, and as I usually make what he requests everyday(if he can be bothered to think of something he wants) I never considered a special meal for fathers day for him..... I shall follow this thread for ideas.

Tiramisu is always his Father's Day treat.

Making a Thai Basil Shrimp stir-fry for dinner with a smashed cucumber salad.

My hubby's favorite, hamburgers. Also making potato salad, corn on the cob , zucchini, and some kind of fruit pie. I'll pick up some cupcakes for the grands. The potato salad might have to be store bought, I might not have enough time for homemade We wouldn't get home until tomorrow afternoon, I also got to wash and repack to leave Sunday night.

We are grilling lobster tail and shrimp. Our father died in 2012, and so we are just doing this for ourselves. He did not like lobster or shrimp, and while he raised cattle, he had to stop eating beef in his 80s. He liked catfish, but we have lobster and shrimp in our freezer that need to be used. Our father's birthday was last Thursday, and we did not celebrate that either.

If I were making something special for myself, it would be Crab Louis.

My husband has requested chocolate cake and shish kabobs. I called my dad yesterday and will go see him next week. We may go out to eat, but we usually do that.

I won't be making anything special. My father passed away, on Father's Day, 43 yrs ago and my husband has been gone almost 8 years now.

Rose, I'm sorry. My father and my husband's father are both long gone. We never had kids, so it's not your typical Father's Day here.

No celebration here either - our fathers are all long gone now.

I did make a father's day craft for the kids in our summer playcamp, tho.

Going to our daughter's house. No one's cooking since DH requested Chinese takeout. He loves cheesecake, so I'm guessing she'll have that for dessert. Another request was steak so we're grilling tonight...and watching the Dodger game.

Nothing. My Dad is long gone and our province opened up for province wide travel on Tuesday and our kids bolted for hiking/camping for the weekend with nary a "Bye Dad, love you".

I'll buy DH a card.

I'm sorry, blfenton. Chances are they forgot that Sun. is fathers' day.

We are so fortunate to have all three dds here for f.d.; that hasn't happened in many years. We'll meet for lunch at a restaurant.

Not a clue. My dad lives on the west coast so probably nothing. LOL

We'll be grilling at the in-laws'. I have tuna for DH and salmon for me. I'm contributing focaccia and asparagus. And I just made Dad a batch of chocolate chip cookies.

It's looking like grilled shrimp, kinda unfair that my husband is the grillmaster, though. Grilled veggies, chopped salad, and Sacher torte, plus berries for dessert, so far. It will just be us.

I always do hamburgers for Father’s Day.

Our fathers are long gone, just doing it for ourselves.

Menu: Skinned chicken thighs cooked in BBQ sauce with a little rum, brown rice on the side. Broccoli. Fudge tracks ice cream for dessert.

I admit, I was conflicted about starting this post. This holiday can be a bittersweet thing.

As you know from my past postings, my brother's wife's brother, is suffering from COVID. He has young children. He called his wife and sister to come visit him a couple of days ago. He has a 5% chance of living. He's ineligible for a lung transplant, that he needs. He wants to pull the plug on himself. They do not. My daddy is going to be 82 in a couple of weeks. To think it's their last Father's Day is heartbreaking.

I would like to think that I would raise a toast in future years. Though it breaks my heart for those who cannot. Lars, I just want to hug you and your brother.

Sorry if I upset you, anyone, I totally understand. I was just trying to be lighthearted. Maybe I need it more than usual.

Prayers for J, would be greatly appreciated. He's been hospitalized for 70+ days, is still on dialysis and it's promising to be the end. Pray that tomorrow, his children will never have to observe Father's Day as the the day their dad died.

Again, I'm really sorry for upsetting anyone. Not my intent.

HUGS

We don't do big celebrations for things like father's day, mother's day etc. Our parents are long gone and now we enjoy hearing about and seeing how our grandkids celebrate with their parents. DD and DS always call to acknowledge our day and send good wishes but that is really the extent of it. I will be going riding tomorrow and DH will be going fishing on Monday so our weekend is full. Today we are both lounging about taking a day off to rest .from everything after the wave that is finally receding.

rob333 (zone 7a No need to feel conflicted. Everyone has their own kyptonite and subjects that may bring on bittersweet thoughts or sadness. Life goes on and we cannot expect it to be edited to everyone's liking. Prayers for your brother's wife's family to get through this and hope you enjoy the day.

making ... time for a nap ...

Father departed November 2014, so I no longer do anything for father's day - I didn't cook for it anyway for years as he lived nowhere near by.

I am however going to a culinary potluck later today - the only one of us who still has a father on this mortal coil was with him yesterday.

Our theme this month is cocktail pairings with food.

I am making a strawberry gin smash (all completed except the part I have to assemble on site).

I am making a curry/casserole with rhubarb, beets, celery, eggplant - and seasonings that go well with gin. To start making in a few minutes. Also making a tzatziki to top it - that's already done, has cuke, lime, coriander and nutmeg in with the Greek yogurt.

Rob....I wish your family well! Hope you enjoy today...and the feast.

I relate to the Joe Walsh song...."Lucky I'm sane after all I've been through, Life's been good to me so far...." I know a LOT of us feel that way.

Rob so sorry about your brother's brother-in-law.

DH is going for a ride on his dirt bike. We will likely have a simple supper as I will be visiting my sister in hospital when he gets back. Last night we had our first dinner as a group since last year. I brought veggies dip and chips. We had a ton of food. DH and BIL were served a feast of grilled chicken and steaks! DN made a gluten-free cake his signature low sugar carrot cake and it was gobbled up with cream cheese icing. His father has celiac disease on top of diabetes.

My father if you can call him that has been gone for many years. DH's father was marginally better and has also been gone for many years.

My husband requested sushi for Father's Day, so my son and I will go out this morning to pick up some fresh fish.

I made a version of one of my dad's favored breakfasts - buttermilk biscuits without added sugar in my version, rather than pastry; with diced prunes and walnuts, ginger, and cinnamon. Going to the kosher deli near where he grew up in Cleveland, and coming home with a big box of their pastries, is one of my dear memories. He passed away in 2011, age 90.

My ex is also gone.

It isn't a sad day for me though, my mourning is done and I firmly believe in some kind of afterlife.

Yesterday I held his hand and prayed for a peaceful end. Early this morning my prayer was answered. Like Rose, Father’s Day takes on a new meaning. Actually seems fitting so I’m good with it.

Helped mom with thr funeral home arrangements, and now with turning a hospice room back into a dining room.

Dinner? Ha, haven’t gotten that far!

Best to all, whether it’s a happy or sad or indifferent day.

FOAS, my condolences. I hope you have happy memories of your dad.

Fathers Day is a good day for me. I adored my dad, both my grandfathers and my husband is one heck of a dad. My son was born just before FD in 1977.

Today, my daughter is coming over with her husband and my grand dog.

We’re BBQing hamburgers, corn on the cob and having watermelon and ice cream for dessert.

Life is good and I love to celebrate…anything for a party😀

((((FOAS)))) so sorry. Glad it was peaceful for him.

(((FOAS))) I'm so sorry. My condolences. (((hugs)))

Since it's also my birthday and our anniversary I will not be cooking! We will go out. We had a great time out last night so tonight doesn't have to be a big deal. I got a pot of Alaskan King Crab 🦀 last night, awesome! 👍

FOAS My deepest sympathy for you and your family. 🙏

FOAS, my condolences to you and your family

Holidays and special days are definitely days of mixed emotions for so many people, my sympathy goes out to all those for whom this day is one of sadness.

And I learned something today. Father's Day wasn't official until 1971! It's funny it seems to have been around a lot longer...

Carolb, I think that it has been around a lot longer, but it wasn't an "official" federal holiday. I think I remember giving my dad a card or something for father's day when I was young - but maybe I am confusing that with his birthday.

((FOAS)) and ((Robb)) -- praying that you may feel at peace. Maybe or maybe not today, but in due time.

My own dad is now in memory care, one sibling visited him today. Too many visits wear him out so I will see him tomorrow.

DH and I have been pretty indulgent, foodwise, for the past couple days. Not nearly so many veggies as usual. So tonight DH requested broccoli. Anything, plus a big helping of broccoli. Frozen pizza (I'm feeling lazy) and broccoli it is.

My father has been dead for many years and my son is biking across the country and talked to his dad last night. But the daughter had a nice spread in her fabulous new yard which looks like something from HGTV. We had snacks and she and I did a walk around her town while the boys, her dad , husband, and son watched alternately golf and the Phillies. Grandson brought his big TV out in the backyard. They had grilled chicken thighs, orzo salad which was so good and corn on the cob but the dessert was delicious and it now is my fav for celebrations. She got it on Pinterest and it was strawberry cream lasagna which was so good with just-picked strawberries. I had two servings. His gift was the Phillies game two weeks ago and she also gave him more tonight. We'll miss them. They're leaving for Iceland for two weeks.

Robb and FOAS, my heart goes out to you. this is my second Father’s Day without my father. Facebook, darn them, brought up the last father’s day picture: Dad with my DH and our two sons. Dad looked great, so hale and happy, and a month later he passed away unexpectedly, just a couple of days after his 93rd birthday. Golf has been on tv a lot; DH would always go see Dad on the weekend with snacks and beer and they’d watch golf.

This father’s day, Ds27 came up with his girlfriend. DH loves to make a meal, so he made lunch for us all, then a tofu curry for dinner. He never likes a gift, just likes to see everyone and to cook. So that was a nice father’s day.

So sorry for the both of you as it is hard to lose those you love.

Sorry for everyone having a sad day because of their losses.