My blogging has suffered lately due to a variety of time-consuming projects that I won’t bore you with. I told Hubby this morning that I needed to go back to work to get some rest! Know what I mean? I’m sure many of you do.
I do love this time of the year however busy it is for me right now. Summer in Arkansas is a conundrum at best. You swelter in the heat and humidity that is July (and June this year!), but you feast in the fruits of its bounty. Fresh blackberries that are so black they turn your mouth inside out with purple. Fresh cantaloupes with a smell that says, “sweet Southern deliciousness.” Oh, and the tomatoes! While it’s been too hot the past few days for the blooms to set, the ones on the vine are ripening to perfection – the Cherokee Purples, the Arkansas Travelers, the Brandywines, the Green Zebras…..my goodness, it’s Heaven on Earth for sure. Then there’s the okra that loves the sun, heat and humidity. Fried up, there’s nothing finer! I never said it was a dieter’s paradise:)
With our farmer’s markets overflowing with their summer bounty, I decided that this was the week to splurge in dinnertime feasts and to focus on our Arkansas fortune. I hope your week is as flavorful as mine’s going to be:)
Perfect Boy turned 5 big years old this week — way too soon for his Nana. He’s no longer a baby. He’s a big boy now, and I am truly thankful to God that he is so perfect. We are fortunate. He had a big pool party during the weekend, but I bet his favorite treat of the day was this BIG ice cream treat. What do you think?
Monday: We had fish tacos made with Arkansas raised catfish. The slaw was made with cabbage and carrots that I purchased at a local farmer’s market. I’ve shared that recipe previously. (Okay. So I fried the catfish first…forgive me my transgression(s).
Tuesday: Fresh pinto beans — what a world of difference, cantaloupe from Hardin Farms, grilled corn on the cob – a farmer’s market find, and sliced fresh tomatoes from my vines. If I can get my hands on some okra, well I’ll be frying that up as well. Don’t scoff until you’ve sat at my table.
Wednesday: BLT with C sandwiches using Petit Jean peppered bacon, my tomatoes, and lettuce shared by a friend. The cheese is, well, store-bought.
COME JOIN ME FOR WHAT’S ON THE MENU WEDNESDAY FOR THE COBBLER RECIPE:) Just a small temptation.
Thursday: Dance and Dinner date night. Hubby has a meeting at church on Wednesday, so we made a switch. I’ll be sharing a great Arkansas restaurant cobbler recipe that you will NOT want to miss. Serve it up with some Yarnell’s Homemade Vanilla ice cream. YUM!
Friday: I’m off again to see the Perfect Babies and to work on our lake house project. Hubby is off to Chicago.
Linked to : Menu Plan Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Tempt My Tummy Tuesday, and Tuesdays at the Table.
He is 5?? That looks like quite the treat!! That menu looks tasty! Have a good week. (c:
Oh my. Could I just eat at your house? After company for the last 10 days – I am tired of cooking and meal planning and your meals look wonderful! 🙂