This weekend, I’m looking forward to sunny beach time with friends and consuming lots of fresh tomatoes.
Have a fantastic weekend!
There’s a slight chill in the air lately. I’m embracing these late summer days, as every summer lover does. Butterflies and hummingbirds still hover around the butterfly bushes. My hydrangeas have a few blue blooms left. The cicadas still buzz in the hot afternoon sun. While the days are a little bit shorter, they are much longer than they will be in December and I’m here for all the sunsets.
Could the corn and tomatoes be any better than they are right now? They are scrumptious! Roadside stands display tin cans of flowers, piles of summer squash, and overflowing pints of cherry tomatoes. On Instagram Barbara Kingsolver is sharing her piles of tomatoes and how she processes them to enjoy when the season is over. It’s impressive.
Here’s what I have to share this weekend:
- Why Some People Are Paying to Be Left on a Desert Island—Alone — Would you escape to a desert island? (AFAR)
- 7 flowers to plant in August – and reap the rewards with early blooms next spring — These flowers would make a beautiful spring display. (Homes & Gardens)
- Passive Aggressive Work Emails With My Toddler About Dinner — Bess Kalb, of Grudge Report, is very funny! (Cup of Jo and Grudge Report)
- What Are You Reading Right Now? — Book posts on Cup of Jo keep me buried in book ideas. The commenters provide so many recommendations! (Cup of Jo)
- If you’re looking for recipes for a Labor Day weekend gathering, here are some using vegetables that are in season right now. (All links from Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes)
- Arugula and Cherry Salad with French Vinaigrette — Here’s one more salad recipe for you to try. It’s spicy, sweet, a little salty, and oh so good! (Sea Salt and Sailor Stripes)
- Goodness: One man turned nursing home design on its head when he created this stunning facility — This sounds like a wonderful place to live! (Upworthy)
About the photo: A row of clouds catching the sun as they pass overhead.