Sights of Summer

What is more Summer then barbeque, boiled corn, fresh greens and a fun drink? Last evening we celebrated Dean’s birthday with all of the above! 

For some reason I wasn’t in the mood for wine, I wanted a nice cold,  fruity drink so I picked up a couple bottles of Pomtini.  I was making POM mocktails for a while but who knew there was officially a Pomtini?  Not me!   I’m not a big drinker, so it was nice to be able to pick up 2 bottles and not have to buy a whole case.  I managed to spread one drink out over the entire evening.

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We threw burgers, sausages and a packet of herby taters on the grill.

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Chef Dean on duty! 😉  While he cooked, I prepped the sides/toppings.

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My burger on a whole wheat thin with a mayo/mustard/onion mix on the bottom and tomato & lettuce on the top. Mmm mmm! BBQ rocks!!

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Veggie Sides – corn on the cob and fresh farmer’s market beet greens. Double YUM!

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The herby potatoes were also fresh from the farmer’s market and mixed with olive oil, garlic, chives, parm cheese & pepper.

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Later on in the evening we made some coffee and the birthday cake was brought out.  Chocolaty Espresso goodness!

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My little slice of heaven. So freaking delicious!

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This morning the birthday boy opened his gifties. New wireless keyboard/mouse set from Holly!  He looks pretty happy doesn’t he? 🙂

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Breakkie was scrambled eggs with tomatoes, chives, bacon bits & cheese.

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Fresh baguette from the market and some berries.

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Plus a few leftover taters.

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Once our bellies were full, we packed up the car and headed to the beach!! It’s another hot, humid day here – so lucky we live close to the water.  We ended up going to a local place that has the lake on one side and the ocean on the other.  FYI – I left MariLynn home and stuck with the old point & shoot.  I wasn’t risking the water and sand. :-p

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The water temperature was perfect, I dove right in….. I love swimming.  Someday we are going to live on the water!

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After a good 45 mins of swimming we dried off and head to the beach for a stroll.  Unfortunately the tide was in, which meant lots of rocks. 🙁  I was wearing flimsy flip flops so I stood and took pics while the others explored.

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By the time we got home I was one hungry girl!  Lunch was a salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, fresh basil & goats cheese. Topped with balsamic vinegar.

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Along with a plate of tortillas, salsa & light sour cream.

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It’s been a great weekend so far, ending it with a fancy dinner out at Il Mercato.  Off to get ready.

Later Bloggies!

“LOGAN AND I” IN THE CHRONICLE HERALD

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