Ahhh...it's finally feeling totally like summer here with a number of days in a row with temps in the 80s and 90s. I know the rest of the country is tired of it all, but I've been waiting for it.
You know, that time when you can throw on a skirt and tank top and not worry about a sweater? Sit in the shade without any goose flesh when a breeze comes up? Relax in the usually cool house without reaching for that sweatshirt- even at 7:30 at night? Or, best of all, lay in bed covered by just a sheet all night long.
Don't get me wrong. I don't want these things all the time, but if I don't have them for at least a little while, it just doesn't feel like summer to me. Sorta like I missed out on something. Maybe it's because I spend most of the year freezing- even with a foot warmer in the bed and layers of clothing that still don't take away my chills before falling asleep.
I feel like I earned some warmth.
I just haven't figured out how to explain that to Brian who gets hot at the drop of a hat and thinks the first time the thermometer hits 73 degrees it's "just too hot!"
Let's just say one of our recurring summer arguments revolves around the air conditioning...
But back to how this affects our menu- grilling and salads, baby! And any bread making is done in the early morning hours, that's for sure.
Monday- PW's Easy Monday Night Stir Fry (gee, even on the right night, too!), rice
Tuesday- Beet & Brown Rice Salad with Goat Cheese, grilled beef and onion kabobs (marinated in teriyaki sauce)
Wednesday- Grilled sausages, pasta salad, Caesar Slaw
Thursday- Crispy Chopped (grilled) Chicken Salad, artisan bread with roasted garlic and Gorgonzola
Friday- Grilled turkey burgers on homemade buns, oven fries, carrots (movie night)
Saturday- (guests) Grilled chicken with basic spice rub, roasted potatoes, grilled garden veggies (onions, zucchini, carrots), salad, artisan bread, brownie a la mode.
Sunday- Make-your-own pita sandwiches (chicken, veggies, feta, yogurt sauce), hummus* & cut veggies
-Jami
*stay tuned this week for my favorite hummus made with sesame seeds instead of tahini (which I hardly ever have on hand when I want it...)
Jami,
ReplyDeleteWe are sweltering at the Country House. Come on over, I can share a little "heat" with you so that you really feel summerfied!
Kristin
I have plenty of extra heat here too - you are welcome to as much as you like! I'm actually pining a little for the cool of September!
ReplyDeleteYour menu looks great! I'm kind of looking forward to a little cool-down this week, but I agree~we PN's have earned a little summer! It's nice to finally open the windows! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI right there with you Jami! it still does not feel like summer down here in So Cal. We have had a few hot days here and there for no enough and not in a row. I'm strating to wonder if I am ever going to be able to wear shorts and skirts this year.......
ReplyDeleteJenelle- what? you haven't been able to wear shorts in So. Cal? I thought you all wore shorts all year 'round down there! :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Jami,
ReplyDeleteI'm passing on a blog award to you. I feel that you definitely have a blog of "substance'! I have learned alot here! You may "pick up" the award on my blog.
Sharon
Thank you, Sharon! I'm honored.
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