Summer Slumps

Hi Readers! We've survived a weekend and another Monday...and things are getting hot. No, literally--summer arrived here in a big way with temperatures this weekend threatening 100. Westerners, you're already there.  Things around here have been a bit in a slump. I almost can't seem to catch up with anything (I'm looking at you grass and Ranger hair tumble-weeds down the hall, and bank account numbers that are consistently going in the wrong direction to support a shopping habit).  I have been in the kitchen, but mostly making old standbys...or small fun things that I only think of to take a picture of on the very last bite (as in finger almost in my mouth from the last swipe of the plate/bowl). I've also been sneaking way too many grilled cheese & tomato sandwiches into my diet. 


My kitchen recently received a much needed sidekick in the form of a grill this weekend, so I hope to fire that up this week (you can decide for yourself if that pun was intended) and start a whole new world of Dressing on the Side for the warmer months. I'm particularly looking forward to grilled chicken recipes and creating the ultimate grill top dessert.

Meanwhile, a late wedding gift in the form of custom cutting boards that I featured here. These are every bit as impressive in person as they are online. I can't wait to have a small bites party and use it for a cheese plate or serving tray. 

 My dad visited this weekend and the neon light was on. We had to stop for a dozen right off the belt.

We took the ferry to a tiny beach town just south of here for a Sunday walk and coconut mocha iced coffees. I can't wait for some slightly cooler days to take a ride over with D for leisurely lunch.

I hope things settle down soon and I find some balance as the days get longer and hotter. I've got some new features planned for you guys and hopefully a facelift very soon :)