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For
Randy,
This page is dedicated to you, my good
friend. Thanks again for being there the past few years. If I
were ever to turn on my computer and not see you on my buddy list there, I
would surely die of loneliness. You've made me laugh when I needed
to, and allowed me to lean on you during some rough times. You shared many
words of wisdom that I appreciated more than you can ever know. You
always allow me to be myself...to just be who I am. Thanks so
much for being my bud. I only hope that I can be there for you any
time you need a listening ear.
Hopefully, one of these years, Justin and I will
be able to visit your world, and I'll swab the deck while you and Sue
relax... (for that would certainly be quite a sight to see!) :-)
"I'll cook if you drive the boat..... deal?"
(or, if you're feeling especially daring that day, you can cook while
"I" drive the boat!)
Have a great summer,
Robyn
It's
finally time to get the boat ready for the summer and back in the
water! Warm days and breezy evenings with friends are what lie
ahead. It's the perfect time for a great seafood meal.
Create an atmosphere outdoors that's relaxing and romantic. String
small white Christmas lights around your deck or patio, around the top
or sides. Light a couple of torches or candles or
both! I use the white Christmas lights throughout the summer
and they just seem to set the mood at night.
Serve this great meal some warm evening to special friends....
Entree Flounder
Florentine
(Whitefish
fillets may be used instead, if you wish) 2
10-oz. packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
and squeezed to drain
1 pound flounder or whitefish fillets, about 1/2 inch thick
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sliced red bell peppers
2 teaspoons dried basil (or 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil)
1 tablespoon milk
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce Preheat
oven to 400 degrees.
Divide spinach evenly and place small beds on a sprayed rectangular pan, one
bed of spinach for each fish fillet.
Arrange fish fillets on top of spinach.
Sprinkle with salt.
Place red bell peppers, basil, milk and pepper sauce in a blender or food
processor. Cover and blend on high speed about 15 seconds or until
smooth. Pour over fish.
Cover and bake 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Makes
4 servings.
Side
Dish Vegetable
Rice Skillet 1
15-oz. can chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 16-oz. package frozen cauliflower, carrots & broccoli
1 box Uncle Ben's Wild Rice
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Heat
broth and butter to boiling in a skillet.
Stir in vegetables, rice and contents of seasoning packet.
Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until
vegetables and rice are done.
Sprinkle with cheese.. Makes
4 servings. Serve
a side salad with this meal.
Beverage
Suggestion: Sparkling
Raspberry Tea 2
cups cold strongly brewed tea
2 cups chilled raspberry juice
2 cups chilled sparkling water
Lemon slices for garnish, if desired Mix
tea, juice and sparkling water. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon
slices.
(You can even add a few fresh raspberries to each glass, if you wish)
Dessert Quick
& Easy Lemon-Cheese Pie 8
oz. cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups milk
1 small box lemon instant pudding and pie filling
1-2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1 prepared graham cracker pie crust Beat
cream cheese and 1/2 cup of the milk in small bowl with electric mixer on
medium speed until blended. Add remaining milk, the dry pudding mix and
lemon peel. Beat on low speed 1-2 minutes or just until blended.
Pour cream cheese mixture into pie crust. Cover and refrigerate at least
1 hour before serving.
The
Secret of the Sea Ah!
what pleasant visions haunt me
As I gaze upon the sea!
All the old romantic legends,
All my dreams, come back to me.
Most of all, the Spanish ballad
Haunts me oft, and tarries long,
Of the noble Count Arnaldos
And the sailor's mystic song.
Telling how the Count Arnaldos,
With his hawk upon his hand,
Saw a fair and stately galley,
Steering onward to the land; --
How he heard the ancient helmsman
Chant a song so wild and clear,
That the sailing sea-bird slowly
Poised upon the mast to hear,
Till his soul was full of longing,
And he cried, with impulse strong, --
"Helmsman! for the love of heaven,
Teach me, too, that wondrous song!"
"Wouldst thou," so the helmsman answered,
"Learn the secret of the sea,
Only those who brave its dangers
Comprehend its mystery!"
In each sail that skims the horizon,
In each landward-blowing breeze,
I behold that stately galley,
Hear those mournful melodies;
Till my soul is full of longing
For the secret of the sea,
And the heart of the great ocean
Sends a thrilling pulse through me.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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