In a summer haze...............

Good day. I hope you are all well and had a festive & safe 4th of July! Our's was great...we celebrated my birthday & jenna's graduation on Saturday with a lovely summer picnic here at our house..it was so fun!

We had 22 people here for a sit down dinner .....we rented tables and chairs..I did lovely floral place settings....decorated the tables with potted flowers and served Grilled Salmon, Chicken, baked potatoes, Spring Salad. For dessert... Cake & Lemon Sorbet..it was so lovely.
However, the next time I have a party or gathering..I'm going to give my camera to someone else....then perhaps I'll be able have pictures of the actual party and not just "before pictures"...It seems that once everyone arrives and the party starts... I'm so busy visiting and "doing" the party that taking pictures is the last thing on my mind..of course, afterwords I'm so disappointed....not having any photo's to remember it by!!!

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We were oh so lucky with the weather..it was hot..but gorgeous..unlike today....as it is SO hot and humid that it is absolutely unbearable to be outdoors..inside is cool & pleasant so that is where I am...forcing myself to work on orders that need to be finished and shipped out this afternoon. Then MY PLAN IS TO move on to new creations.....this years CatchPenny Homes need to be started as well as new dolls..bears and other wee folk.

...THIS IS THE PLAN...... however, I must admit.... I am finding it nearly impossible to drag myself into the studio...I want to be outdoos in my gardens, kayaking..reading by the lake...or sitting in the shade writing, sketching or reading...

I am in a summer haze and I'm finding it difficult to drag myself out of it!!! OF COURSE..then bed time comes along and I lay awake going over in my head the orders I need to get out..the show inventory I need to get busy with and the numerous new creations I want to bring to life...and of course..it's nearly impossible to fall asleep..I feel like I need to jump out of bed and bolt into the studio and not come out for days....which at the rate I'm going now..is going to be exactly what I end up having to do if I do not get myself in gear..and GET TO WORK...

.....BUT..before I go...here is the recipe for the lemon sorbet I made for the party this past weekend...goodness it was delicious..and so refreshing. I made two batches..one in the Ice Cream maker & one simply by place the mixture in a metal loaf pan in the freezer and I actually liked the loaf pan method better.

Lemon Sorbet

1 Cup Sugar

1 Cup Water

1 Cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 or 4 lemon)

1 tsp fine lemon zest

In a small saucpan on medium high heat, make a simple syrup by heating the sugar and water until all the sugar has dissolved and the liquid is clear. Remove from the heat and let cool. Mix in the lemon juice and zest. Chill, either in the refrigerator or by placing in a metal bowl over an ice bath.

Once the mixture has thoroughly cooled, freeze in your ice cream maker according to the manufactures directions or pour the mixture into a metal loaf pan & freeze until solid. Once the mixture is the right consistency (it should be like an icy sherbert) place in an airtight container until you are ready to serve.

Scoop out with a melon baller, garnish with mint..ENJOY!

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Have a wonderful day everyone :)Doreen