Warmer evenings.

It is August at last. This is a wonderful month. A favourite. I wonder why . . .

Something about hot, fine weather. Sunsets glow just a little different. And if you didn’t know it was summer before, by the time it’s August there is no doubt.

Something that we’ve been enjoying has been the lazy evening bike rides around the neighbourhood. I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before . . . Simply strolling or riding in lazy circles, biking is a definite favourite. Yesterday we even managed to bike while munching on a cob of corn. Delightful.

Not sure what else is on the roster as we’re back to work this week. We certainly are planning some more island hopping. Salt Spring Island Saturday Market is next. We’ve made terms that we’re not letting summer slip by. No matter how much planning or preparing it takes (or spontaneity) we’re making the most of August.

Another neat highlight from the day? We’ve recently cooked some traditional Hungarian goulash. The whole deal. Burner, bogrács or caldron suspended on a tripod and all the fixings. Diced slab bacon, chopped onion and hot pepper medley. Stewing beef topped up with just enough water. Add paprika. Hot. Chopped carrots and sausage–potatoes last. Let all cook down for a few hours and season to taste.

Wish we had a picture, but we ate most of it. Served with some summertime bread and butter sun pickles and homemade sauerkraut. Yum times a hundred. Would gladly share some if you were here.

Back to work again tomorrow, but, fortunately, we have these delightful memories and fun plans to look forward to. And did anyone mention it’s Friday tomorrow? Always a call to celebration in our household.

Here’s hoping that your today and your tomorrow are simply grand. Make sure tasty food is involved. That always helps.