Happy Independence Day!
Are you going to a parade, picnic or barbecue? Plans for a firework display?
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| 'Blanche' dressed for the 4th of July. She stands watch over my sister's alpine garden. |
We like a low key day away from crowds. From our backyard, which is on a hill, we can see four to six public firework shows each year. No need to look for parking or a place to sit, we need only go outside after dark and enjoy the patriotic show! College Girl and I had fun in the kitchen this morning making yummy things to eat: first up, smoothies!
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We don't use a recipe- we improvise.(all measurements are approximates) We blended one cup of frozen strawberries, 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, 1/2 cup chopped peaches, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 TB flax oil, 2 TB rice protein powder. Yielded two glasses. |
The next thing we made was
Broccoli Orzo Salad
This salad is great cold or at room temperature.
Dressing: 2 Tb olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice and balsamic vinegar, 1 medium clove of pressed garlic, fresh ground pepper, 2 tsp dried Basil. Mix and pour over salad ingredients.
Salad: 3 cups steamed broccoli, 8 oz. cooked orzo, 2 green onions (I use onion powder), 1/4 minced fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped black olives, 2 chopped tomatoes or 1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes (optional).
And my tea of choice today? Why, it's The Whistling Kettle's 1776 Blend. It's a combination of Assam and Ceylon teas infused with strawberry and maple.
Have a lovely holiday~
If we ever forget we are one nation under God,
then we will be a nation gone under.
Ronald Reagan
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Nice to see a post from you in my in box! Blanche is a hoot! I make a spinach orzo salad that I love. So nice you can stay at home and see the fireworks -- I'm not big on crowds either. Blessings, Deborah
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed the fireworks from afar. I like celebrations to mark a special occasion, get a sense of community and family when sharing these occasions, but I also like being away from large crowds. We have our own regional celebration weekend here and we shall be watching events from a fairly quiet spot high up on a hill. Thanks for the salad recipe - it's given me another idea for a cold lunch dish for a family get-together next weekend.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking recipes.
ReplyDeleteBlanche is too cute! Anymore I am with you. Hubby and I prefer a quiet evening at home. Our neighbors put on a fabulous firework show right here in our cul-de-sac. Sounds like a yummy time! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Great post, Shawn! It's good that I just had lunch.....or I would really be hungry by now! TFS your recipe and lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteHello dear friend, I love Blanche and her name! The recipe for the salad looks so yummy. I know I would love it. How's college girl?
ReplyDeleteHi Shawn! I love your post and thanks for sharing the recipe for the broccoli orzo salad. It looks very delicious and right up my family's alley! It is so cool that you can see all of those firework displays right from your own yard, too. I love all of yoru beautiful photos! Hope all is well with you!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, that tea sounds wonderful! I may have to go on a tea shopping spree!
ReplyDeleteHugs!