I just realized all I needed was the red checkered tablecloth to have a real summer picnic today.

There is my weird white watermelon from the garden. I just had two pieces and saved the other 2 for dinner. The white part still tasted good. I don’t know whether it is supposed to turn red and needed to ripen more, or if that is just the way this variety looks. I found a recipe for pickled watermelon rind and am a little curious about how that might …

Snack:
Larabar[Chocolate Coconut Chew]. It was ok, but the unsweetened chocolate makes it a little bitter. I love sweetening things with dates, but these just don’t really cut it for me.

Dinner:
Another 700 calorie burning ride home and I was ready to make dinner.
I browned some polenta in a skillet and topped it with a couple slices of smoked sausage and the pasta sauce we made last night, sprinkled a little parmesan cheese on top and a basil leaf garnish to top it off. I served this with some …