Dinner Tonight

Tonight my honey and I are going to have a picnic under the stars at the beach. So come join us for a relaxed evening of being with someone you are close to.

On the menu:

• Deli/Relish Platter
• Crusty Sourdough Rolls
• Four Layer Hummus Dip
• Pita Chips
• Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Hot Peets Coffee in a thermos
• Bottled Water

This dinner is more about personal taste. I will be packing the following for my deli/relish platter:

• Sliced deli turkey
• Sliced Italian dry salami
• Manchego cheese
• Irish cheddar cheese
• Claussen Kosher dill wedges
• Deli Variety of cured olives
• Pearl tomatos
• Baby carrots

The four layer hummus dip is found at Trader Joes in the cold section where the cheese is. I also get the cheese and meats from Trader Joes. This is a really easy and fun dinner. Just choose a couple of deli meats and cheeses that you like.

For the chocolate chip cookies- I have tried many recipies but my favorite is the one on the Toll House Chips package. You can spiff them up by adding nuts, m&ms, raisins, or just make the recipe as it is.

If you aren't a coffee drinker, hot tea or cocoa is great too. It can get a little cool on the beach at night (even in the summer). And if you are going to a location that allows, a nice bottle of wine is a good add on. Our local beach is a non-alchoholic beach, so we will stick with coffee.

Now here is the fun part- bring along a lantern, a big cozy blanket to sit on, sweatshirts, and a deck of cards. When was the last time you played Rummy or Crazy Eights? Well tonight's the night.

Get there while it is still light and watch the sun go down. Take time to talk about stuff that you never take time to talk about. Eat, laugh, play, and be silly...enjoy the time! I know we will.