Surviving the Heat

     The heat has not relinquished it's grip on what seems like most of America. What do you do to quench your hunger and stay cool?
      Wherever we are, we must all bare with the exhausting rise in temperature, especially the 93% humidity. It has kind of squelched my urge to cook over the weekend so, I relied on God's gift of fruit and salad delights, chilled of course. I single handedly devoured a whole watermelon, over the

course of 3 days. So sweet and juicy this time of year.
    I took 2 of my grandkids to see Despicable Me 2 and lunched at Buffalo Wild Wings after. Had a side salad and the Buffalito chicken wrap (mostly lettuce). So I behaved. However, was surprised that the calorie count for the lunch was almost 500. Had I known the thin little tortilla and a tsp of sauce would add so much, I may have ordered it without. Oh well, I know now. I'm not huge into calorie counting but do need to have an accountability.
     Most summer fruits are at their peak, so tossing grapes, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and melons together, adding a little water, a drop of stevia and let chill for an hour, blends the juices to make a wonderful light syrup.
     Tomato's are abundant and perfect for slicing. Add some fresh mozzarella , avocado and fresh basil for a easy breezy lunch.
Instead of plain water, add sliced lemon, limes and celery in water. Makes for a refreshing drink. 
     My son in law was kind enough to stand in the soaring heat and grill our supper while we chilled inside.  I brought over a couple free range grass fed steaks, my daughter made a beautiful salad and veggies for roasting and a side of quinoa. Can you say "Yum!" I can barely, because I'm stuffed.
     I'm hoping by the time you read this Monday that we have a break in the weather. Until then, keep cool. Side note: People tend to be more irritable and short fused in hot weather, especially these extremes. So, drink plenty of water. Do not get overheated. Stay out of direct sun as much as possible. Leave plenty of time to get where you're headed and know that this heat is temporary.    

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*  My blog is written a few days ahead of the day of being published. We have had a nice break in the weather to have a couple perfect summer days here in Michigan.