a heatwave, some good food, and some aprons
we are having a heatwave out here in the pacific northwest. temps to get near 90. i am not a fan of that kind of heat especially because no one has air conditioning here. i begin to feel like i might melt. so today i have played the "keep the windows open even though the morning is chilly and close them as soon as it is warmer outside than inside" game.
instead of getting my grumpy self on though, i decided to think happy summer thoughts and make myself some guacamole for lunch and brew some iced tea. a perfect summer treat that doesn't involve using the oven.
here's my recipe for easy guacamole:
slice 2 ripe avocados and use a spoon to scoop them into a bowl. take a fork and smash the avocados until they are...well...smashed. they should be a bit creamy in texture.
dash in a bit of crazy jane salt and some crazy jane pepper (though we haven't been able to find the pepper, so i am using lawry's lately).
shake in some hot sauce of choice (to taste and optional).
slice up a small tomato (or cut up some grape tomatoes like i did today) and add them to the bowl.
squirt in a bit of lime (or lemon) juice. (if you are going to eat this right away, you don't need the lime juice as it really only to prevent the avocado from browning. however, i also like the taste so i add it when i have it. you don't need much.)
stir.
eat.
smile.
a tip about storing guacamole in the fridge. you don't want any air hanging out with the guac. so, put it in the smallest bowl it will fit in and then tear yourself a piece of plastic wrap. cover the bowl, but before you wrap the plastic wrap along the outside of the bowl, push it in toward the guacamole so that it sits right on top of it. use your finger to "seal" it in and then wrap it around the bowl.
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if you have been on my flickr page this week, you might have noticed that i've been wearing an apron each day and taking a photo. i am someone who wears an apron whenever i am creating anyway, but i seldom document my outfits daily. it is helpful to wear one when i am sewing because i can put my ipod in the pocket and the little threads that get cut end up on the apron instead of all over my clothes. though, i learned the hard way that if i am listening to my ipod while standing and bending over with scissors and cutting the threads from the ends of fabric that just got out of the dryer, i might just cut the headphone cord. yep. delightful. it was actually really funny.
aprons also just make me happy. they connect me to the women who came before me, they look cute, they can totally complete an outfit, they can make you feel like you are playing dress up, they are the kitchen accessory, they make me feel feminine, they are useful...how the list goes on.
i have been making several trips to local thrift stores lately looking for a few things i need for my booth at the farm chicks show, and i have been finding some really great vintage aprons. i want to share some...so, check back monday as i am going to have a little giveaway for one of these aprons.
happy friday to you all!
liz lamoreux
Reader Comments (11)
Happy Friday my friend. As you already know, I am beyond happy about this heatwave...and it is even warmer here than it is there! he he
We needed this little introduction to summer I think. It is good for the soul.
Your aprons are fantastic...and oh my goodness, thank you for the tip on how to cover the guac. in the fridge. Seeing as how I am so not a kitchen girl, I would have never thought of that, but I do know that when it turns brown in there, it suddenly becomes not so tasty looking. :-)
xoxo
The best way to help out the brown guac thing? Put the avocado pit in with the guac and that helps too.
Also, try some cumin the guacamole. That's the best.
we are having the same heat wave and i am photographing a wedding tomorrow, eep ... i am going to be wilty girl for sure ...
i heart aprons, i always have one on at home, hmmm .. wonder if i can wear them on photoshoots, i can be the aprongirl photographer, lol ...
stay cool and enjoy your weekend! xo
It is suppose to hit 90F in Spokane tomorrow, it is 85F here at the moment and being 8 months pregnant this is bringing a whole new meaning to the word uncomfortable!
I adore aprons, your's are fantastic!
thanks for sharing those summer recipes!
after more than a week of really hotweather it started to rain and cool down here, but as soon as i start to melt again i will give those recipes a try!
have a great weekend :)
silvia
Mmmm. I've been craving avocados lately. Maybe tomorrow.
It's been hellish hot here too, over 100 yesterday, almost that today, with the nights hovering around 80. No air-conditioning, just fans.
I'll be back to look at those aprons on Monday.
You're right - it's too hot! I love your aprons - they look beautiful on you :) xx, deb
as i type this
i am sitting in my closet of an
office with a heater going full blast and the door half shut so
i can still see if customers come
in but so that the heat has
less room to escape
AND
i'm wearing my winter coat.
heh.
i wish i was exxagerating.
oh.
and i am coveting your beeee-you-tee-ful aprons...as always...
happy-friday-now-saturday to you.
:)
I am slowing coming back into the world of blog, after what was almost a complete break through April. I don't even really know why, although I'm trying to work it out. You were my first stop, because you always make me feel happy or peaceful or sad but present. You rewarded me with good guacamole tips, pretty fabric, a reminder to order my artful blogging, and some wisdom on grief. See, I was right to make it my first stop!
What cute aprons!
Yes....aprons are so symbolic of our female heritage.I like the idea of collecting threads in the pocket, mine always end up on the floor. Hope you survive the heat.
Happy creating!