E and S~ miss you

A summer for me would not be complete without my niece,Elise. She is turning into such a lovely teen at 14! This year she brought her friend,Siena. Both were lively and very fun to be around. I hope they had as great a time as I did hosting their visit. From bikeriding,to D.C. touring to Cape May, Atlantic City, boating, beach and lounging by the pool,they kept me going. Hope to see them again next summer. Love you girls!!!

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Fabulous Watermelon Salad

This is a refreshing,easy summer treat.

1 bag arugula greens or baby spinach
2 cups watermelon,cubed
1 crumbled block of feta
2 tbsp minced mint leaves

Dressing:
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tsp lime juice
2 tbsp. shallots or green onions
2 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. fresh thyme
1 tbsp. pepper jelly,optional
1/4 cup good olive oil

Combine and pour over salad...Refrigerate till serving.

Happy Fourth of July

The weekend is beautiful,family is near and lots of good,fresh food. Stay safe to all my family and friends...



"Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die." -- Dwight D. Eisenhower