Pears and Flowers

It's been a really busy week, so I just had to end it with a couple of pears.

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Water Bottles

For those that don't know, the Midwest experienced blazing heat last week (heat index of up to 115 degrees). Of course, I attended a conference with lots of outdoor tours and dinners during that time. Thoughtfully the conference planners provided nice aluminum water bottles. I clung to it all week and drank gallons of liquid. {available}

Peanut Butter and Jelly Martini

Last week on a trip to St. Louis I was able to taste a peanut butter and jelly martini. Sounds odd, but it really was good.

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Parade Candy

We experience three to five parades a year...from homecoming to 4th of July to various town festivals. Each reap a bucketful of candy. Candy that I'll never eat (I'm just not a candy person), but the rest of my family does. Whether you eat it or not, there is a thrill in catching flying candy. {available}

Watermelon

I'm so happy it's watermelon season again. Heat, fireworks and watermelon are the perfect triad.

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Rootbeer Float

Last week I attended a conference where one evening rootbeer floats were served. Two men at my table were from England and had never experienced this American tradition. It was a thrill for the rest of us to share childhood memories of this floaty drink.

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Patriotic Parfait

Celebrating the fourth is always fun. It's even neater with red, white and blue food. This is just red jello, whipped cream and blueberries. Layer them all and wa-la...you're ready for a sweet day. {available}

Skinny Cow

We sell ice cream at work which is really hard to ignore when the afternoon snackies sneak in. Thank goodness we now sell Skinny Cow ice cream. It's low in fat and calories, plus amazingly tastes good. {available}

Whipped Cream

This is fluffy perfection in a can. It makes great things taste extravagant...fresh berries, chocolate ice cream, waffles, or...straight in your mouth (I don't do this, but I know many of you do...admit it).

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Corn Sweet Corn

It's Iowa and almost sweet corn season. A special treat in the heat of summer. Grilled or boiled and always buttered.

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