Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Marthe48

(19,033 posts)
Sat Aug 12, 2023, 09:45 AM Aug 2023

Lakeside picnic today

My retired nephew and his wife are travelling the country and are camping at a lake about an hour away. They are living the dream And worked for every bit of their current leisure.

I made some garlic/cream cheese pinwheels. Some are vegetarian, some have shrimp.

I made a sweet, low-carb cream cheese dip, to serve with lemon cookies and graham crackers.

Looking forward to having a (I hope) quiet day of sun and water

10 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Lakeside picnic today (Original Post) Marthe48 Aug 2023 OP
The shrimp pinwheels sound great! flying_wahini Aug 2023 #1
Sounds like the perfect day, Marthe48! Diamond_Dog Aug 2023 #2
Most of the rain missed us Marthe48 Aug 2023 #5
That sounds amazing Marthe48. irisblue Aug 2023 #3
Lucky them NJCher Aug 2023 #4
I am among giants Marthe48 Aug 2023 #6
Hope it's one of those idyllic summer days -- sunny, low 80's, cool breeze coming off the lake, etc. Blue Owl Aug 2023 #7
We had a fabulous day! Marthe48 Aug 2023 #8
Did ya make it home? nt AKwannabe Aug 2023 #9
Oh yes, ty Marthe48 Aug 2023 #10

Diamond_Dog

(34,711 posts)
2. Sounds like the perfect day, Marthe48!
Sat Aug 12, 2023, 10:07 AM
Aug 2023

And your homemade treats will add to the perfection! Enjoy!

I hope the rain holds off. We had a real downpour here yesterday and they say there’s more storms on the way today.

NJCher

(37,893 posts)
4. Lucky them
Sat Aug 12, 2023, 10:25 AM
Aug 2023

to have an auntie like you, who cooks so well.

Your choices sound like fun food and will be quite welcome, I'm sure.

----------

regarding thunderstorms and rain, we weren't supposed to get any until 3 p.m. but at 10:30, while working in one of my school gardens, it started pouring.

Marthe48

(19,033 posts)
6. I am among giants
Sat Aug 12, 2023, 11:02 AM
Aug 2023

Surrounded by exceptional cooks and bakers. Thank you for the pat on the back. They treated us to dinner 2 times. I got them a bottle of 1000 Stories bourbon barrel aged wine to thank them. The local liquor store has an amazing variety of wines. I have no idea what is good, but it was fun looking.

Stay dry!

Marthe48

(19,033 posts)
8. We had a fabulous day!
Sat Aug 12, 2023, 07:52 PM
Aug 2023

I forgot my nephew had rented a pontoon boat. We all got to go out on the water after we ate. Several people swam. We left about 7 and drove thru one of the worst thunderstorms ever. About 5 minutes from Marietta, all of our phones were alerting on a tornado warning. So I'm in the basement at my daughter's, waiting for a break to get home. What a day!

It seems we all liked the pinwheels, none left lol

Marthe48

(19,033 posts)
10. Oh yes, ty
Tue Aug 15, 2023, 04:32 PM
Aug 2023

She wanted me to stay for the night, but I hadn't brought my evening meds. Then she wanted to follow me home, and I said I'd be okay. But she had me call her and stay on the phone till I got to my place. So thoughtful

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Cooking & Baking»Lakeside picnic today