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Quintessential Summer
I took the rest of the week off work to go about the goal of "living summer." How did I attempt this? First, I strutted off for a quick morning jog -- it wasn't too hot, not too cool either. Then I stopped by Albie's fruit & veg stand to procure some tomatoes (now that says summer). I whipped up a little couscous salad to drive down to N in Dorchester while she was working at home (aw, well, what's a two-hour lunch break on a Thursday of a holiday week). We had a fabulous time catching up and giggling, as usual -- discussing "life" -- I could have stayed all day. When I returned home I took a beach chair to Columbus Park and sat in the sun and watched the overenergetic kids splash in the fountains and continued reading through the book of Mark. By the time P finished work, I was ready with the guacamole and mojitos -- our very favorite summer indulgence. I relished the mojitos' combination of mint (picked from N's garden today!) and lime -- fresh squeezed, and unmatchable -- and savored the sweetness. The avocado was the best complement, salty and creamy to perfection, with cilantro also compliments from N. Today was, in typical F^2 fashion, my ideal "friends" and "food" day, mixed with sun, summer, and satisfaction. P.S. See old post for recipe!
I took the rest of the week off work to go about the goal of "living summer." How did I attempt this? First, I strutted off for a quick morning jog -- it wasn't too hot, not too cool either. Then I stopped by Albie's fruit & veg stand to procure some tomatoes (now that says summer). I whipped up a little couscous salad to drive down to N in Dorchester while she was working at home (aw, well, what's a two-hour lunch break on a Thursday of a holiday week). We had a fabulous time catching up and giggling, as usual -- discussing "life" -- I could have stayed all day. When I returned home I took a beach chair to Columbus Park and sat in the sun and watched the overenergetic kids splash in the fountains and continued reading through the book of Mark. By the time P finished work, I was ready with the guacamole and mojitos -- our very favorite summer indulgence. I relished the mojitos' combination of mint (picked from N's garden today!) and lime -- fresh squeezed, and unmatchable -- and savored the sweetness. The avocado was the best complement, salty and creamy to perfection, with cilantro also compliments from N. Today was, in typical F^2 fashion, my ideal "friends" and "food" day, mixed with sun, summer, and satisfaction. P.S. See old post for recipe!
1 comment:
love it... makes me want to go out to get some fresh produce myself. ahhh, but the heat and humidity! :)
so glad you're enjoying the summer as it should be enjoyed. :)
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