Suggestions from the LOFT: 7.20.19 - Keeping Cool in the Heat

Happy Saturday, all!

Trying to keep cool today in the middle of this lovely heatwave we're having here in NW PA.

I don't know about you,

but I hate the heat and humidity combo!!

Well, maybe "hate" is a strong word -

maybe "strongly dislike" would be just as accurate!!

In any case, you have to adapt!!

Suggestions from the LOFT

Since the weekend is to be so warm

(heat index is to be in the 100's),

this gal knew that there was no way, Jose,

that she was going to bake.

Nope, not gonna do it!

But that doesn't mean I can't make things using some modern conveniences- 

like my crockpot and my fridge. 

I currently have BBQ Chipped Chopped Ham in the crockpot.

Chipped Ham and Bavarian Ham that I got from the deli, 

cut up into strips, and placed in the pot.

Add one thinly sliced Vidalia onion and a bottle of Kraft Hickory Smoked BBQ Sauce, 

and let it cook for a few hours until heated through and the onions are cooked!

BBQ Ham and Onions (for sandwiches)

These will go on some nice hamburger buns,

with some chips on the side OR

some fresh fruit.

Here's what I have in the fridge to snack on

during this heat wave:

 I'm being brave, 

showing you what's in the fridge.

But at the same time, 

there are ideas that come to my mind when I look at this.

There's shredded chicken for chicken salad sandwiches

OR

chicken noodle soup (crockpot).

Leaf lettuce to go with the chicken salad.

Water, water, and more water!!!

Keeping Hydrated!

Watermelon, pineapple chunks, cantaloupe

for a potential fruit salad.

There are pork chops in the blue bag

that will be done in the crockpot -

still thinking about how I want to do those.

I love fresh fruit!! 

Pineapple and Watermelon Chunks

Cantaloupe

Shredded Chicken for Chicken Salad

Green Leaf Lettuce 

Let's not forget some cold snacks from the Freezer!!

Sorbabes Raz'n Berry Sorbet

Some Outshine Fruit Bars

Lime

Raspberry covered in Dark Chocolate

(Not shown: Banana covered in Dark Chocolate)

Sometimes, 

things just have to be easy peasy.

Easy to make

Easy to bake

Easy to create

Well, folks, LUNCH is ready!!!

BBQ Ham on a Soft Kaiser Bun

topped with some Mt Olive Simply Vidalia Pickled Onion Strips

with a side of

Rippled Potato Chips

And to finish my lunch?

Watermelon!!!

That's my creative bend for this warm and humid day!!

Feeling 

Blessed Beyond Measure

today!

Love and prayers,

Sue