i know this sounds cliche, but i love summer. i love fall too, but right now i am really enjoying summer. yes, i wish we were still at the beach, but it feels good to be back at home. not only do i love the warmth and sunshine that summer brings, but i love the smells of summer and thunderstorms and summer food. good corn on the cob season is right around the corner for us(i can't wait and neither can the kids) but for now we are enjoying the fresh tomatoes, zucchini, squash, peppers, melons and herbs.
tonight's dinner is one i am already anticipating; fresh tomatoes, zucchini, red onion, green and yellow peppers, and basil(I need to make a perfume from eau de basil, i love the smell THAT much!) marinated with chopped garlic and an olive oil vinaigrette. Accompanied by grilled provolone, tomato and basil sandwiches on Italian bread.
And lastly, fresh watermelon, cantaloupe and strawberries for dessert. and because i feel like it and it is Wednesday a glass or two of Pinot Grigio. YUM!
the kids and i have a mellow rest of the week planned. Friday I am taking them downtown to the library(the girls are in a summer reading program and want to go and get new books and to redeem their prizes for reading more than 6 hours this summer. Yay them!!!!) and after the library we are stopping by the Farmer's Market to see what kinds of delicious goods they have.
We have an exciting weekend planned. Chloe is having a couple of friends over Saturday night to celebrate her birthday now that we are home. i don't know if we will be doing the whole family with me cooking thing, or just the girls over with pizza. we'll see how energetic i am feeling, because they are spending the night as well. Yipee, this should be fun.
2 comments:
welcome home.
thoose veggies look delicious.
summertime does rule!
Can you make dinner at our house too? We just had Spaghetti. Are you planning any trips to the zoo soon?
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