Are you enjoying the dog days of summer? We are doing our best to keep cool here, but I still need a cup or two of piping hot coffee before I start my day. I try to drink water the rest of the day, but lately I am really enjoying an ice cold glass of limeade after spending any time outside. Before you head out, please visit my co-host Deborah and comment on other blogs in the link up.
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If we were having coffee, I would tell you that this weekend I am in beautiful Lancaster, Pennsylvania for the Farm to Fork Fondo that I’ve been looking forward to since May! We are signed up for the 68 mile Medio Fondo, but after seeing the list of farm stops for the 100 mile Gran Fondo I will be tempted to keep riding. We just may have to drive to Pine View Dairy for some of their ice cream!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that I’ve been making a batch of gazpacho every weekend. It’s a great way to use up tomatoes that are almost past their prime, and is so refreshing!
My basic gazpacho recipe calls for 2 large tomatoes, 1 peeled and seeded cucumber, 1/3 Vidalia onion, 1 T olive oil, 1 T red wine vinegar, and 1 tsp salt. Fresh basil is a great addition, as is a scant cup of diced watermelon. Just toss everything into a food processor or blender, puree until relatively smooth, and chill before serving.
If we were having coffee, I would ask if you are watching the Olympics, and what your favorite summer Olympics sport is. I’m looking forward to watching cycling, diving, swimming, gymnastics and track and field. Really, I enjoy watching all the athletes do their thing!
If we were having coffee, I’d ask if you have any plans to see Bad Moms. I’m missing out on a “Bad Moms Girls Night Out” with my Moms Run This Town group, and hope I can find another girlfriend to see it with.
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Enjoy your weekend! It sounds fabulous. Right now I am (hopefully) taping the Olympics because, you know, early morning long run.
Enjoy your riding this weekend, I bet it is beautiful! I love V-8 juice so I don’t know why I’ve never tried gazpacho- you make it sound easy! I watched the opening ceremonies last night so I am excited to see some more olympic action!
Gazpacho is easy! A lot of chopping, but that’s it. 🙂
I’m excited to read your recap of this bike ride! I’m sure you are taking a ton of pictures. Enjoy!
Not so many pictures while riding, but enough to remember it by!
Sounds like a great weekend you have planned, have a great time!
Adding watermelon to gazpacho sounds delicious.
I’ll have to try that! I saw “Bad Moms” last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m sure you have no trouble finding a buddy to go with you.
Enjoy your ride this weekend! Looking forward to the recap 🙂
The watermelon adds a depth of flavor that’s really good!
I have not made gazpacho in a while I need to get back on that. I can’t wait to hear all about your bike ride I bet it’s going to be gorgeous
Gazpacho! I haven’t had that in a while–it’d be perfect for this heat!
Gymnastics is the only sport I ever follow/watch. <3! So excited!!
We watch so many events. The cycling this weekend had us all glued to our seats — and cringing.
That ride sounds AMAZING! Take lots of pics!
I love gymnastics, track and field, swimming and diving. I can’t watch the cycling – the crashes freak me out! Triathlon will be fun to check out this year, too!
I have a delicious watermelon gazpacho recipe. Thanks for reminding me!
Ugh, speaking of crashes, there were some bad ones this weekend. 🙁
I hope you had a great time in Lancaster! I really wish I could have made it…I’ll keep an eye on next year! That gazpacho looks delicious and really refreshing!
It would be a great event to do with friends. (hint, hint)
I hate I missed having coffee with you Coco, I had an opportunity to take a road trip and a fun filled weekend. That is my excuse and I’m sticking to it! I sure do hope Fall brings a more concrete blogging schedule for me.
I haven’t heard of gazpacho. Is is like salsa? Do you eat it with chips like a dip?
Gazpacho is a cold soup. Often it’s topped with croutons. It’s really refreshing and nourishing in the summer heat!
Hi Coco! How long does the Coffee Date linkup stay open? I was going to link up today and see it’s already closed. =(
In any event – I hope you had a fantastic weekend in Lancaster! I love gazpacho and agree that it’s a great way to use up tomatoes. It’s a perfect recipe for the summertime, too!
My favorite Olympic sports have always been gymnastics, swimming, and track and field, but this year I’m loving the women’s beach volleyball. Those women are forces of nature!!!
So sorry! Since I had a business trip I closed it on Sunday just after midnight. Do you usually join Monday? I’ll keep that in mind for next time. Since it will be Labor Day weekend I’ll leave it open through Monday for sure.
Bad moms hasn’t come to France yet, but I can’t wait !
I am not a soup person but your gazpacho recipe sounds really easy and yummy. The Olympics ? While we were in Greece they hardly had any of it on the tv. We are back in France now, and happy to be watching it. We missed the gymnastics though. 🙁