Yesterday a friend and her children came to spend a rainy day with us. The kids scattered - some to play with Izzy and others to make movies and ride down the incredibly muddy BMX trail! They were obviously undaunted by the rain . . .
The ladies moved into the kitchen where we spent the morning preparing a hearty luncheon for ourselves with some new recipes. (Yes, the kids preferred peanut butter and jellies.)
Our delicious menu:
* Gnocchi (pasta) with Summer Vegetables
* Garden Salad with Homemade Croutons
* Double-Quick Orange Gelatin Ring
* Strawberry Lemonade
* Lemon Custard Cups
* Country Peach and Mango/Passionfruit Hot Tea
We sat down precisely at noon with Glenn Miller's orchestra in the background and thoroughly enjoyed our luncheon - cozy and comforting on a grey afternoon.
Strawberry Lemonade
6 C. water
1 1/2 C. fresh lemon juice
1 C. sugar
2 1/2 C. smashed strawberries (approx. 1 1/2 qt.)
Combine in a large pitcher and then pour by batches into a blender, blending until smooth. Serve over ice.
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