And the livin is easy

"Summer afternoon - Summer afternoon... the two most beautiful words in the English language."Henry James

I would agree with Mr. James, but maybe he's missing a word: Southern. Maybe it should be three most beautiful words in the English language...ah well.


So far, our summer has been quite wonderful. I think it'll only get better as the days linger on by.

I've been going to the local produce stand here in Anderson as well as in Clemson. I feel like I'm living life a little simpler by going to farmer's markets or produce stands. On the way, I ride with my windows down, drive slow, and listen to 90.1 FM. Minnie Pearl was on the air yesterday, recorded obviously. She makes me laugh. In her words, "My friend had all these babies! Eenie, Meenie, Miney, and Sam. She named him 'Sam' cause she don't want no mo'."

At the produce stand this week, I bought peaches, corn, and sweet potatoes. The peaches came in a large sack, so I bought more than I needed. Since I'd hate to make Andrew eat peaches for breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner, I decided to cook with them. I've been looking and looking for a 'grilled peach' recipe, but I can't seem to find the perfect one that suits my liking. I came across a friend's blog as I was searching for the perfect recipe, and she posted a recipe for a peach crisp. I made it that day. With a scoop of ice cream, it was the perfect summer treat. 

 

I even got to use my new sorbet glasses! 4 for $4! I'll use them for champagne as well. They actually have a beautiful design etched in them. 

You can find the Peach Crisp recipe here.

Oh and the corn I got! I like to get the white, sweet corn. It's so fresh. So fresh that I put the whole stalk in the microwave last night, and when Andrew got it out after it was cooked, he discovered a dead caterpillar in there with that fresh, sweet corn! Now that's fresh from the farm...and a bit gross.

I also went to the real grocery this week. There's always a long line, and I pick up a fashion magazine, People or US Weekly to pass the time, but I never buy those! What a waste! I hate to spend $3.99 on a silly, waste of time, magazine!

Look what happened! That magazine is in my house! How'd it get there?

For the first time since I got married, I bought one. I just plain wanted to. I wanted to sit on my couch, drink some tea, and read nonsense one afternoon. I don't really have a strong opinion on these publications, but I never felt like spending the money, and I felt I could use my time more wisely.

Eh, whatever. Live a little. 

I enjoyed reading the gossip. (Did you know that Amanda Bynes is retiring from acting?) It was nice to sit on the couch for 20 minutes and relax. 

Don't let all this talk of relaxation fool you. There's plenty that's going on keeping us busy.

And I know by now you must be on the edge of your seat waiting to hear about my Charleston trip. And I can even feel your burning question, "Did you get to meet Charlton Singleton?!?!" 

I'll deliver the story sometime this week. Let's just say it was awesome experience!