Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Time With Old Friends

Good Morning to you! Last night on the news, the forecaster said that May is always our wettest month~so why does it seem that the rain has been falling every day and more than in past years.  I know we've had some nice days and starting this weekend, we are supposed to be entering a warm phase, but seriously it seems like we are in Seattle. Yesterday a friend came over, she is one of the first gals I met when we moved here over eight years ago. We did a lot of things together back then; her kids were still in junior high and it was a different season on life. Now she is preparing to move cross country. She had hubby and I over several times, years ago, but somehow it never worked to have her and her hubby over. I wanted to have a nice lunch for her to celebrate the times we spent together. I made this delicious Quinoa salad; it has cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, black and garbanzo beans, basil ribbons and feta cheese. The dressing was lime juice and olive oil. It's one of my favorites.

I put out baked Parmesan crisps, french bread with olive oil and pesto.  I also made a berry salad with coconut yogurt that was the perfect dessert.
We spent several hours catching up and it was delightful. I'm so excited for them and yet it is bittersweet~for although we didn't spend time together in recent years, it was nice knowing she was around.
I'm off to a quilt meeting this morning and then home to sew afterwards.
Stay warm and dry; seems like there is heavy rains all over.
Joy to you!
Noreen

6 comments:

  1. Recipes please!!! (for the entree and the dessert!!!) Please!!!! They look and sound delicious!!!! catchatwithcarenandcody

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  2. Yes, it's raining here ... and is cold! It looks like spring when I look out the window, but it sure felt more like winter when we went to Siteman this morning. I can't wait for warmer weather so I can get back outside and walk. I'm missing my walks. 😟

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  3. Oh yes, time spent with good friends is always such a treat. We haven't had much rain here but I do feel like it's been a pretty mild May and spring here so far. I'd love to hear the recipe too for that salad. It sounds delish. Hope your having a good week!

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  4. It is so great to reconnect with old friends! Your lunch sounds delicious! Blessings, Pam @ Everyday Living

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  5. Oh that food looks so yummy!
    love
    tweedles

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  6. Oh how I wish God would send some of that rain down to AZ. We certainly did not get the promised moisture from the El Nino this year that we hoped for. I hope you really enjoyed your time with your friend. Enjoy the days ahead! Blessings, Cindy xo

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