We had fun last week supporting our area ice cream parlours, beachside establishments, bakeries, seasonal farm stores. Any excuse to eat fun foods in the sunshine.
I've already spent a lot more time sitting and dining outside on our deck compared to previous years. It has been so pleasant to actually use our beautiful and solidly built outdoor furniture. D reminded me that our set is 8 or 9 years old now and it still looks and feels brand new. Definitely worth the investment.
Unexpected treat highlights were our soft serve cones dipped in salted caramel and chocolate hazelnut respectively. It was a long week and even a 15 min drive radius with fun food stops provided the needed pick-me-up.
Later today D will be doing a farm order pick up containing highly anticipated first strawberries of the season along with eggs and other staples.
I continue to be acutely aware of the issue of food insecurity. And could not help thinking that a seemingly "simple" act of going out for hot dogs, beach fries and onion rings is not realistic for many families right now.
So we continue to support local food banks and organizations who distribute supermarket cards to anyone in need.
I've already spent a lot more time sitting and dining outside on our deck compared to previous years. It has been so pleasant to actually use our beautiful and solidly built outdoor furniture. D reminded me that our set is 8 or 9 years old now and it still looks and feels brand new. Definitely worth the investment.
Unexpected treat highlights were our soft serve cones dipped in salted caramel and chocolate hazelnut respectively. It was a long week and even a 15 min drive radius with fun food stops provided the needed pick-me-up.
Later today D will be doing a farm order pick up containing highly anticipated first strawberries of the season along with eggs and other staples.
I continue to be acutely aware of the issue of food insecurity. And could not help thinking that a seemingly "simple" act of going out for hot dogs, beach fries and onion rings is not realistic for many families right now.
So we continue to support local food banks and organizations who distribute supermarket cards to anyone in need.