Bowl full of cherries

Yummmm. I found the most delicious cherries today at the store and we had them with a great BBQ dinner. Some shishkabobs marinated with Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese. Now I had to borrow my neighbors BBQ (pathetic) but with nice warm, soft french bread, it was a nice dinner. And my house stayed nice and cool. We got a massive wind storm with a down pour of rain.

A perfect day!

Summer salads

With summer heat in full swing, I have lost the desire to cook. Especially if I have to turn on my oven. I decided to just make easy meals with cool salads as sides. With that, also giving my kids an opportunity to try something they may not like.

Colton doesn't like sauces or really even salad, so it has been interesting. He has been good though and taken his "no thank you" helping.

Morgan is my salad eater which is helpful, I can usually get her to try anything.

So here is one of my cool picks we tried out.

Broccoli salad. This is a favorite of mine. I ate half the LARGE bowl i fixed last night, and then more for lunch today. The kids were funny, they kind-of liked it, but would only have the "No thank you" helping.

Here's what I did:

5 cups of raw broccoli

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1/2 cup bacon

1/4 cup red onion

1 cup frozen peas

For the sauce:

1 cup Mayo

2 Tb vinegar

1/2 cup sugar

Hope you give it a try and enjoy!

Summer time blues

With summer in full swing, I have not done a single project. Now I have done plenty of baking which is always my favorite. With all the BBQ's and parties, I have been able to do some of my favorites. Mint brownies, luscious lemon cake and so much more.

So, I guess the sewing machine will have a much needed rest, and my Bosch will get a work-out. Not to mention I will need to do some heavy working out after all the baking.