There are few things in
life as satisfying as the sugary sweet tea served in the south. But friendships, I’ve found, are one of
them. With boxes just barely making it
off the moving truck, my doorbell rang, interrupting my “woe is me” moment. Standing before me with a bottle of champagne
and two champagne flutes for toasting, a Louisiana lovely welcomed me to the neighborhood. We spent the evening amongst half-opened
boxes, pouring out the champagne and our hearts, creating a friendship that
would stretch just down the street and later a few thousand miles away. Appreciated for her sweet tea and exquisite
cooking and loved for her generous hospitality and open faith, I find myself
wondering what new neighbor is currently considering themselves blessed. (And if they’ve met her husband, it’s likely
they’re feeling doubly blessed.)
Tonight, I send my toast to the other coast, counting my blessings and
the days until we meet again.
Picture and Recipe "Borrowed" from Louisiana Lovely
Watermelon-Lime
Cocktails
1 seedless watermelon
2 limes1 teaspoon honey/agave
¼ cup of water
In
a blender, purée watermelon. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher.
Add water, lime juice, sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved. Chill.
Serve
as is with ice, or spiked with rum or tequila. Garnish glasses with lime
slices. Sip and repeat. Best if shared
with friends. J
