Summer 2010

i've been watching a lot of the cooking network lately, mostly out of boredom, but partially because i'm interested in picking up new techniques and ideas for the kitchen.

last summer rhonda had terri and i over for an awesome dinner in her back yard.  this year i would like to return the favour.

i've been tossing around the idea of making cedar planked salmon with grilled veggies and sweet potato fries.  i just saw a great recipe for mojitos courtesty of "chuck's day off" which consist of watermelon, pineapple and lime.  i have to write it down now because there will be no way that i'll remember by the summer.

crush mint and lime together.  add  in watermelon and pineapple and continue to crush.  transfer to a taller receptacle and add sugar cane syrup, ice, and rum.  shake and then add pineapple juice and pour into glasses.  top off glasses with soda water and a sprig of mint.

i'm not a mojito girl, but this does sound yummy.  i will just have to figure out a dessert and we will be all set!! 

cheers until summer...