It's summer time

and Kendalee has invited us to a Midsummer Picnic! Knowing her, I imagine there will be water, perhaps the ocean, or a stream or a fountain...

The veggies are fresh so I made some gazpacho (recipe at the bottom of the page)

and picked a posy of herbs for our beautiful hostess.

I am wearing my new skirt with a long scarf around my waist - as the day turns to evening I will put it around my shoulders.

We were asked to bring a flower for the bouquet, but I couldn't resist and picked 3 (to match my skirt of course!)

and just had to tuck in some jasmine to scent the evening air - I'm sure we will be going well into the night.

I hope you will join us for a wonderful picnic!

**Gazpacho (from the kitchen of Gwen Ash - my mother's recipe)**

4 large very ripe tomatoes - peeled and chopped
1 large cucumber - peeled and chopped
1 medium sweet onion - finely minced
1 green pepper - chopped
3 cups tomato juice
1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 Tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic - mashed or minced
salt, pepper, Cayenne to taste

chill overnight to allow flavors to meld
serve cold with avocado, chives, can also add shrimp