It was a hot and humid week here with feels like temps at 115 every single day, but after this Tuesday the humidity is supposed to be low and the temps only hitting 80 for a bit. I've been keeping everything watered and the heat hasn't hurt a thing so that is good. My back rosebush is still looking good. I have noticed the days are getting a bit shorter. It isn't as light when I go to work at 5:30 now.
Monday TBG had an outpatient surgery to remove a cyst. Everything went well and we were back home in less than two and a half hours. I'm thankful for the hospital staff that took care of him and made everything seamless. We also had our will done this week. Not exactly a fun thing to do but necessary and it is finally checked off my list.
This next week I have a much-needed three-day weekend. Saturday we're going to meet my brother and his girlfriend for lunch at a new place in Effingham and then Sunday is a first Birthday party for a special girl.
I already started my fall sweep in the house. Two or three times a year I like to go through EVERYTHING and re organize and spruce things up. I already have a huge bag of miscellaneous items to take to the thrift shop. I also got the freezer re organized and all cleaned up. Everything in it now is from 2025 since I'm using the last of the blueberries from last year today to make a cake. Try this recipe if you haven't. It's delicious. Culinary Adventures with Lori: 52 New Recipes in 52 Weeks #2 Sour Cream and Blueberry Coffee Cake
I follow this blog Olla-Podrida: The St. Louis Gerber Sandwich – A Cheesy, Toasty Discovery and this recipe screamed out to me because I love Provel cheese. Well, what did I find when I went to the store Thursday? This is the first time I've ever seen it here. We usually have to go to a store almost an hour from here to get a block. This is ropes but it was really tasty. We had it on stuffed peppers this week (and it was delicious) and this week we'll try the Gerber. She has a lot of great recipes so be sure to check out her blog.
Between our garden and the farmers market I've been getting a lot put away for winter by either dehydrating or freezing. It's been a banner year for almost everything.
I mentioned before we have a lot of baby bunnies in our yard this year. We've had so much fun watching them running and jumping around. Believe it or not they have shown no interest in the garden or even in the pots on the patio. I'm sure that will change soon but they are so stinking cute.
Stuffed poblano peppers with beef and onions over rice, homemade salsa and a cheese rollup with cilantro and Provel cheese. My salsa recipe. Culinary Adventures with Lori: Salsa and some good news
It has been hot, hot, hot for sure. I am so ready for cooler days. It is a little noticeable that the daylight hours are shorter.
ReplyDeleteNice you found the cheese. I think it has been a good year for veggies - mine are getting going - and my garden is just hanging with green tomatoes!
Meals sound good. Have a lovely week.
The next three days are supposed to be the hottest yet. I can't really complain though because a couple of weeks of really humid and hot weather is not bad compared to months of it. Wishing you a wonderful week also.
DeleteYou had a great week.
ReplyDeleteStaying cool is relative, though I did manage to pick pears during a temporary cloud cover which made it bearable.
I need to reorganize/defrost the freezer. I will do it once I finish the room of horrors!
It was pretty good. At least here our hot spells don't last too terribly long. For years we lived where it lasted for months and I do not miss that.
DeleteYour rose bush is very pretty! It's been in the 90's consistently here and humid and my flowers are loving it! Happy 1st birthday to that special little girl!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes everything seems to be tolerating the heat better than I can.
DeleteYou've gotten way hotter than we have here. It's been up there but not that high. Your roses are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of that cheese before. The picture of your dinner looks delicious.
We're further south so it does get pretty humid and hot here but it doesn't last for months so that is good.
DeleteI commend your industry of fall cleaning - and in July! I am presently in an "Angela" mood viz. my paternal grandmother who liked to discard anything that was deemed useless.
ReplyDeleteYes, I am known for discarding useless items. I am over all of the 'stuff' that is not necessary.
DeleteGlad to see things are going well. It's not hot but the humidity can be quite uncomfortable at times here. My best friend has a milestone birthday soon, so I'm trying to arrange when we can meet so I can share that decade old Cabernet Sauvignon with him.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to have a milestone birthday to look forward to celebrating. The Cabernet is a perfect choice for a special occasions like that.
DeleteIt's only hitting around 75° here which is really unusual but I'm more than happy to take it. 115!!!! Yuck, stay cool. And thanks for those recipe recommendations. I'm going to hop over to those blogs to take a look!
ReplyDeleteWe're expecting a cool front to come in on Friday and last for a week or so and I am looking forward to it.
DeleteI can't believe it is already the end of July! The baby bunnies are so adorable!!! Hope you have a great end to summer!
ReplyDeleteI know! No matter how much I try to slow down and live in the moment, time goes by so fast. I hope you're enjoying the summer too.
DeleteI’m so glad that you were able to find the Provel cheese. I actually like the ropes the best, although we get a wide variety of different kinds here.
ReplyDeleteI was too. It was a choice between shredded or ropes, so I picked up the ropes. Glad I did.
DeleteThanks for the blog shout out, by the way. I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome. You always have such great posts.
DeleteI've had to be on top of watering our potted deck plants twice a day in this oppressive heat that has finally subsided after a big storm on Thursday night. I have a dehydrator that I have never taken out of the box-when reading that you dehydrate, I realized it's been in my garage for years now. the little bunnies are cute, but they do carry deer tics! I'm due for a mani and pedi too. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteWe finally got a cool down too and it's been wonderful. The Ninja I have has a dehydrator setting and I love it. Today I'm dehydrating onions. They are cute but yes we live in an area with a large population of deer so we're always super careful. Wishing you a great week also.
DeleteVery cool on the dehydrating. I love that too! When we move, I'm gonna save for a home-sized freeze dryer machine. Oh my fun, that's gonna be.
ReplyDeleteI bought the Ninja 13 in one and love it. It does everything you could need, and it flips up out of the way when you aren't using it.
ReplyDeleteThe weather has not been good this year. Either rain or humidity. I'm using chicken sausage tonight in a dish with chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and broccoli. So good and I'm glad it's easy to find these days.
ReplyDeleteWe started out with a lot of rain and yes, the humidity has been really bad this year. We do love chicken sausage. Your dish sounds really good. Hugs my friend!!
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