It has been SO HOT and muggy this week, and I have spent more than one sleepless night trying to figure out how to install air-conditioning in our hot-water-heated house (um...for free). I was sitting here, sweating and complaining as per norm, when I opened the new
Covet Garden and amongst the gorgeous photos of a very funky home I saw this recipe and thought of the ginormous watermelon in our fridge and the ginormous bunches of basil in our garden. I tell you, if I weren't so damn hot I would get up and make this lovely concoction...
I agree. It's 8 am and I want one....it's afternoon somewhere right?
ReplyDeleteYum!
ReplyDeletei need to stitch up the zipper on my stroller baggage thing so i can bring home a watermellon!!
Come visit! we have ductless air cons in our rad heat home! and a cool basement full of toys!!!!
play date next week?
I feel your pain - I don't have air conditioning in my house either. Stupid old houses. My parents are actually planning some pretty big renovations so I'm pushing them to install some ductless A/C while they're at it. What's a few more grand right? Riiiiight?
ReplyDeleteAlso, I want that drink right now.
Mmmm...we have sun but can you believe it we wake up to 11C? The HEATER kicks in, in the morning. The joys of living out west.
ReplyDeleteThat looks divine! I'd love to have a sip of that....here are some tips to keep your house a little more cooled... hope it helps! freshome.com/2007/06/25/tricks-keep-your-house-cool-this-summer/
ReplyDeleteWe have the exact same A/C issue! I love our radiant heat and wouldn't give it up for anything but uuuuhg, so hot! We got a quote from a heating and cooling company for a new A/C system. Even for our teeny 600 square feet it would run us almost $10 000. The window a/c unit in the bedroom will just have to do...
ReplyDeleteIt's true. So expensive! We do have a window unit too and sometimes it helps - but not much this past week!
ReplyDeleteWow, a cooling blanket, what a neat idea! I wonder how it works? I know we close all the curtains I the house about 9:30 when the heat starts up to keep that hot sun out, and it makes a difference too.
ReplyDeleteYou know, it's almost as bad out East - I have often worn fleece in the summer time along the coast. But the beautiful scenery makes up for it, doesn't it?? :-)
ReplyDeleteHey, if you're doing the renos ANYWAY.... Why not throw in some air? :-)
ReplyDeleteAlso, you always need a drink. That's why we're friends.
Funny, that's kind of my motto...
ReplyDeleteLove. FYI, watermelon freezes beautifully and makes awesome smoothies, or slushy margarita-type drinks. That's how we deal with gigantic melons. Cube, bag, freeze.
ReplyDeleteThese look so beautiful and delicate! And PERFECT for this week's heat.
ReplyDeleteDone and done (thanks mom). Thanks for the suggestion Blake! I was sure we would never make it through...
ReplyDeleteARen't they lovely photos? They had two other ice cube recipes in this issue of Covet Garden that looked yummy, but this one was so pretty...
ReplyDeleteI see I came at the perfect time:) I'm always looking for a fun drink creation for the weekend. Just popping over after seeing you at hodge:podge. Look forward to following along with you!
ReplyDeleteHooray - great to have you Carol! Let me know if you make the drink, it looks sooo delicious. :)
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