Tonight the man and I went to Ravinia. We saw (well, more like heard) the musical styling of Yo Yo Ma. In a word, amazing. We got to sit under the clouds (there were no stars tonight) and just enjoy life for a little while.
We worked together to pack a picnic dinner with a few salads and some cream puff. It was relaxing and a perfect way to end a strenuous week. I have to say it was nice to be in the kitchen working with a partner. Even grocery shopping with a partner is more fun and less stressful. I must admit we do have different grocery shopping philosophies. I am a mission grocery shopper, constantly trying to beat my previous time. The man can get lost in the cheese section. It is an interesting dynamic. We do work well together though. Plus I got to try goat cheese.
Here is the best recipe that we had tonight:
Melon Cucumber and Tomato Salad
1 cup cubed cucumber
salt to taste
2 cups cubed cantaloupe
2 roma tomatoes
handful of sliced mint leaves
Dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
minced shallot
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder (but the man added a little more)
Pepper to taste
Mix dressing and put aside. Mix the other ingredients. Dump dressing on top. It is that simple. And it was good.
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