So is everyone to the point of having had the wheels fall off the summer bus, or just me? Just me? OK, I guess that’s fine.
Got a couple random things to impart, and since the blog is of course growing moldy, as realistically I knew it would from the get-go, which is why I initially attempted to involve other writers, but hey, grand plans — this is as good a time as any to add a post. Go buy some lemons, two or three, and some corn flour. And make sure you have a library card. Ready, then? OK.
First of all, a recommendation on summer cookies. Zest yourself some lemon and get with it. So good. Even my two girls who don’t eat corn (as in never) will eat these cookies made with masa harina.
Second of all, another dessert recommendation — three-ingredient lemon ice cream. I could link you to videos that overcomplicate it, but here’s what to do. You need one-third cup lemon juice, either from fresh lemons or from a bottle, whichever is easiest. In a bowl, combine two-thirds cup granulated sugar with a pint of heavy whipping cream, and stir with patience until the sugar is dissolved. Then stir in the lemon juice and continue to stir until the texture is consistent. Freeze it. You only need a touch of it to be the perfect dessert or midafternoon snack.
Also at your grocery store: This year’s Washington cherries. Oh, my goodness. Most years are fine, some are good enough, some are not that awesome — this year’s are cream of all the crops. Get some.
You’re going to need a book to read with your snack. I recommend British author Josie Silver. Her genre is romance, but two of the three I read would fit with domestic drama, which, oddly enough, I really like. If grief hits too close to home for you, though, avoid. There is definitely that in these books. I would not have picked up “The Two Lives of Lydia Bird” had I realized how much, but by the time I had figured out how the book was going, I couldn’t not read it — it’s that compelling. Her fourth book comes out in October, which is pretty exciting.
Craig Johnson’s new Longmire book comes out shortly as well. Some of these are more recommendable than others, but of the lot, I’ve only ever given up on one.
I also recommend using Libby through your library. I know there is a large contingent of people who prefer paper books. Generally, I do, too. We have only 35 books checked out at the moment, and it’s 36 miles to our preferred library. There are a lot more books on Libby and you can make requests of your friendly librarians to get what you need.
Let’s see. It’s been a minute since I’ve done something I can wholeheartedly recommend from a work perspective, but here’s a shirt that I had a minor hand in (and while you’re there, take a look at the whole shop, which is mostly my design).
I recommend good wind insurance on your corn crop. How’s that for making light of a crummy situation? An actual crop is always better. Always. But good insurance is also helpful.
I’ve been doing my level best to take a walk most days, and I don’t always get it done, but when walking I listen to things. Among my podcast recommendations are the following (of course search your preferred source): APM’s “Sold a Story,” iHeart’s “Founding Son,” NPR’s “The Indicator” and “Planet Money,” Stitcher’s “99 Percent Invisible,” Dan and Chad’s “Lutheran Pastors Tackle,” Amber and Cass’s “Bibles, Barns and Beer,” — I have several more, but that’s enough of a list for now.
I believe for the moment I am recommended out.
Support your local 4-H fair.
This Prairie Life. 