What's top of my mind: The patio garden. As soon as I finish this post, I'm going to go out and cut more basil for another batch to dry and another batch of pesto for the freezer. Then later this afternoon I'm going to get pots ready for another round of lettuce, coriander, radishes, cilantro and get my garlic planted for next year. I also picked up two packets of edible flowers to try for one of the doctors I work with. He is very into gourmet cooking and requested these. I'm excited to see how they turn out.
Where I've been: I have two friends that I used to work with and prior to the lockdowns we used to meet once a month for dinner. The last dinner we had was at my house in December 2019. We finally decided to start meeting again and it's really been fun. Wednesday night I laughed more than I have in a very long time. Aside from dinner out and work, I didn't go anywhere else.
Where I'm going: Today we're going for a benefit lunch that I'm looking forward to. Other than work, I have no plans so far.
What I'm watching: I didn't watch much this week but did catch the latest episode of Southern Charm.
What I'm reading: Cassoulet Confessions by Sylvie Bigar. "Sylvie tripped my trigger. I love the journey she takes us on!" From Andrew Zimmerman. I am enjoying it.
What I'm eating:
I'm glad things are going well out there, and the cooler temperatures are a welcome relief from the heat and humidity. I hope next week is more of the same.
ReplyDeleteI saw that the coming week is supposed to bring your area cooler temps. I hope you enjoy.
DeleteNice that you got to visit and dine with old friends. That is always fun. Your soup sounds divine. I did chili - been craving it - and cooler temps just screamed soup!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
It was nice Cheryl. The soup is really good but I am now craving chili. Maybe this week. Wishing you a good week also!!
DeleteYou know what I’ve been up to! But I did make a Big Greek Salad for dinner. We are picking our second planting of green beans. Still getting tomatoes, but that looks like it’s about all. Only had one eggplant and no zucchini or yellow squash. We had a lot of issues with slugs this year.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Southern Charm. Such a guilty pleasure for me.
I hope it's going ok. Big Greek Salad sounds delicious. I always put a small saucer of beer around the squash and that seems to kill the slugs. Yay another Southern Charm fan!! I've been watching since the beginning and yes, a true guilty pleasure.
DeleteHi Lori~ Long time no see! As always, I love what you eat for dinners... it gives me so many good ideas. I love that it's getting cooler, and, that it's soup season. I've been craving white bean chicken chili! No slaps this week?! It must be a good thing! See you soon! Barb
ReplyDeleteHi Barb!! You've had a busy summer. We eat pretty easy, simple meals most of the time. I also love this time of year. I'm ready for it. Have a great week.
DeleteHow nice to go out and pick things fresh from a garden.
ReplyDeleteYears ago, like 30, I used to go out once a week after work with a few friends. It was always so much fun.
I do love going out and getting veggies or herbs. It is fun to hang out and talk. The three of us are all around the same age so it's funny how the conversations have changed over the years. Enjoy your day off my friend.
DeleteI haven't planted a garden in many years.. too much work for me but I did love harvesting the crops! Instead I just go to local farmer's markets. Your dinners sound delicious and I am thinking about soups right now as we are starting to get slightly cooler weather. It's Judee from Gluten Free A-Z Blog. Blogger no longer is allowing me to use my URL... don't know why?
ReplyDeleteI really downsized our garden this year and supplemented with the farmers market. Know I only grow the things that harder to find at the market here. That first pot of soup really hit the spot. I'm looking forward to many more. A lot of sites are having issues with signing in. Not sure why. Thanks for letting me know it was you.
DeleteI just love corn bread with anything!
ReplyDeleteMe too!!
DeleteI just made my first pot of soup today. I just love soup weather.
ReplyDeleteNice of you and your old coworkers to get together again.. after so long.
I love soup weather also. It's so comforting. It was good to meet with them again.
DeleteHello! I am right there with you, my friend. I am ready for soups and stews! So glad you had a fun night with friends. Have a cozy week!
ReplyDeleteI am ready too Billie Jo! Yes, it was a fun night and I'm glad we're meeting up again. Wishing you a great week as well.
DeleteI've always said I'd like to try a new recipe every week but somehow never make it. Maybe now that the cooler weather is here I'll achieve that on occasion. Oh and I'm making split pea and ham soup today - autumn is coming isn't it!
ReplyDeleteI hope to get to one a week after the new year. Split pea and ham soup sounds wonderful! It was 47 this morning here but we'll have more hot days for a month or so. But yes, autumn is knocking on the door.
DeleteI'm up to no good as usual but I'm so glad you got together with your friends. Have fun with the new recipes. I like that the Big Guy loves grits and eggs. That's one of my favorite things too and in fact it's what I had at Eggs Up Grill for lunch after church on Sunday. It's called the Southern Bowl ... a generous bowl of creamy, buttery grits topped with home fries, sausage crumbles, sausage gravy, and eggs. I had them make my eggs over medium. It was delicious. xoxo
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to meet up for dinner with friends isn't it? Yes the Big Guy loves when I go out because he knows he will get his favorite grits and eggs for dinner when I get back. He even said why don't you guys do this once a week? lol
DeleteSoup in the fall ! Best time to make soup in my opinion. That, or chili. Yes, I will make some soon I hope.
ReplyDeleteSoups, stews, chili are good comfort food in the fall and winter. I hope you get cooler weather soon.
DeleteYummy on all the food. We're not big on soup, but I love making comfort food as soon as the fall weather starts. I like your idea of trying a new recipe every week. I might have to do the same as I get tired of eating the same thing over & over. Hope you & the big guy have a wonderful weekend. Always hugs for Binx :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoy chili's or stews more than soup but I do love the spicey chicken soup and a few others. I like variety so it's time to dust off the cookbooks and try some new meals. Wishing you a great weekend also my friend. As I type this, Binx is flying through the house and sounds like he weighs 50 pounds instead of 10.
DeleteMy sister in law does "souper Sunday" every winter where she cooks a different soup every week. I may try that this year. I like my soups so thick though they turn out to be stews!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea Jeanette. I also lean towards stews more than typical soups.
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