Summer hams can go a long way for providing meals now that the children are on a school break and the flavor is all in the marinate. My personal favorite marinate is: 4 small cans of pineapple juice, 1 large can of crushed pineapple, a generous dash of molasses, a heaping spoonful of brown sugar, a generous dash of crushed cloves and honey to mix things up. If you are daring, a dash of brandy is always a good choice, too. After these ingredients are mixed well, pour this into a large leak-proof double plastic bag and place your spiral cut ham in the marinate. Remember to turn the ham inside the marinate bag every few hours and to keep marinating the ham overnight. Remove the ham from the liquid and cook the ham at the recommended temperature, until thoroughly cooked. Some like to smoke their hams, while others choose to bake. The yield creates a great meal that evening. Reserve the leftover ham to the refrigerator or freezer because the leftovers are good for ham sandwiches, chopped cabbage and ham, Eggs Benedict, and ham flavored dried bean selections. © Kelly McBride Loft