Hey Amy!

I am melting.  It has been so warm outside for so many days, I don’t seem to recall any other way to live but with this sweat on my brow and flowing down my back.  I moved this last week and I could not have picked for worse weather!  We are slowly settling in, box by box, but each day I am making lemonade, iced tea and just about anything I can get my hands on that may refresh us while we work through this sea of boxes.

This recipe hits the spot and is an instant thirst quencher.  I found it in a cookbook of alcoholic beverages.  Fortunately for me, there is a chapter of non-alcoholic drinks that I can make during this heat!  This one is simple and really could have a splash of vodka in it at the end of the day.

Ingredients:

Healthy watermelon wedge (about 1 lb.)
ice cubes
watermelon slices with which to decorate

Chop the watermelon into chunks, discarding seeds.  Put the chunks into a food processor and zap until smooth.  Pour over ice cubes in a tall cool glass and serve with garnish.

I occasionally add a sprig of mint under the ice cubes and smash a bit with my straw.  This recipe produces two healthy servings for yourself or if you are feeling generous, you and a friend.  Enjoy!

xo–me

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