Hello there! And Hello June!
It finally feels like the season is changing here in Oregon. It’s been cold and cloudy May. My tomato garden is unhappy with the situation but the forecast has lots of little sun icons in it so I’m getting excited for summer to finally show up. It’s sunday, let grab a cup of coffee and surf the internet.
Photo via surfschool.net
I have bought these popsicle molds in anticipation of the coming season. I’ve also been liking this easy frozen yogurt recipe. Just three ingredients! And in the morning you have frozen yogurt popsicles! Yes, I said morning, I fully intend on having them for breakfast!
Also soon to be on repeat is this grilled corn salad. It’s a winner. Make lots, it’s awesome to take to a barbecue or picnic!
Yesterday I brought out my linen collection. I’m not a shorts person and have collected a summer uniform wardrobe of wide leg linen pants and tunic tops with tank tops or breezy blouses
It’s an act that says summer is definitely here!
This Memorial Day I made this apple and celery salad. It’s another classic that i’ve tweaked very slightly, and will be showing up frequently this summer.
Apple and Celery Salad
2 large Granny Smith Apples
8 stalks Celery (with leaves)
1 cup Parsley Leaves
2 tablespoons (roughly chopped) Tarragon
2-3 Green Onions (finely sliced)
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
With a vegetable peeler, shave the outside of the celery to remove the tough strings that run through the stalks Thinly slice the celery on an angle. Pick the leaves off the stalks of celery and add these and the sliced celery to a large bowl.
Core and chop the apples into bite sized pieces. Add the apples, parsley leaves & green onions to the bowl. Sprinkle everything in the bowl with lemon juice. Toss well with the dressing. Serve cold.
6-8 servings.
For the dressing:
1 cup Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Cider Vinegar
3 tablespoons Honey
Salt & Pepper
Whisk together ingredients until well combined. Place in refrigerator to chill until time to dress the salad.
Finally, I really liked this article about “The Quiet Joy of Doing the Dishes.” I can relate, big time.
Until next time, take care!
Kathleen.
P.S. New book updates are coming soon!
Kathleen Rear 