Ways to Enjoy New York in the Summer: Cold Foods

Okay, here’s something that totally depresses me: The radio announcing that it’s 79 degrees out…and it’s 6:30 in the FRICKN’ MORNING.

A plan needed to be made and PRONTO. So G. and I got up and were at the store by 8:30 and stocking up on foods that A) Require no heat to cook B) that will be YUMMY and REFRESHING.

I’ve been in the kitchen this morning preparing what I hope will be at least a few days of food—and it’s all refrigerated, all the time, baby:

Gazpacho with avocado, Tabouli Salad, and fruit salad with mint. For breakfast, smoothie makings and cereal. Then, for the beverage department, we have seltzer with fresh limes, lemonade on hand, and home made herbal iced tea. Don’t forget the FRICKN’ ICE. If nothing else, we will be REGULAR.

I am reminded of my dear friend Diane’s series on her blog this year of trying to embrace March in Vermont. It was a real FEAT to love March in Vermont, when it was freezing, snowy, and OLD. I am a little scared that it’s only day 3 of the summer season here and I am FREAKING OUT.