Time got away from me today. It’s already 9:19 p.m., and I’m smack dab in the middle of blanching and vacuum-packing vegetables from the garden. Kale has taken up most of my time tonight. I think the zucchini may end up as more loaves of zucchini bread—and I still haven’t decided what to do with the excess cucumbers.
They might get shredded and frozen for later use in tzatziki or cucumber-infused water, or sliced to be used in my beauty routine (well… if I ever decide to go the beauty route) as soothing eye compresses to reduce puffiness.
I found a video that explains how best to freeze cucumbers—now I just have to find the time to watch it before I collapse into bed around 2:00 a.m. There’s also a second video about making frozen cucumber lemonade using frozen cucumbers. I assume it involves actual lemonade, and thankfully we already have plenty of lemon ice cubes in the freezer. So many possibilities!
Earlier today, I spent time with Megan and the grandkids at the pool. Oliver napped in my arms while Megan swam laps, and Caleb and Charlotte played in the water. Just as Megan finished, the baby woke up and was ready for some splash time. Caleb and Charlotte were more than happy to help with Oliver’s water adventures.
I usually sit near the side of the pool, where the little ones play in the shallow water. At one point, Megan was holding Oliver facing away from her, and he spotted me and gave me the sweetest smile. Not long after, his dad arrived from work and was rewarded with a huge grin and excited little bounces. Charlotte and Caleb didn’t bounce, but they were definitely excited to see their dad too.
Now, I need to get back to the kitchen and tackle the rest of these veggies!
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