Summer Sunset

Happy Mother’s Day!! It is our day – the day where all that hard work is finally recognized. I hope all you mothers out there had a terrific day, filled with lots of hugs, cards and relaxation. I had a really nice day, but I must admit, the highlight was this poem that my younger daughter wrote for me:

My Mom is like…

A lightning bolt at the computer,

A technology queen,

A super cook,

A fluffy pillow,

A flower garden,

Some bug spray,

And a no dogs allowed sign!

The other highlight was yesterday – making this amazing cocktail. Last summer we were at one of our favorite restaurants – where the tables are pretty close to each other. There was a couple next to us and we were eyeing their food. They were on their main course, and their food looked incredible. They noticed us staring, so we started talking. The food conversation quickly turned to cocktails – and he ended up sharing his favorite cocktail with us. We were still in the process of building out our bar (in an old fashion wardrobe cabinet in our dining area) and didn’t have a lot of good liqueur just yet. We were in research mode (as we often are), and asking a lot of questions on what we should buy. He definitely talked up Aperol, which is similar to Campari, but a little less bitter. It took me a log time to make this drink, as fresh grapefruit is not something usually I have in the refrigerator. I just happened to have a bunch of grapefruits though that were too sour to eat – so I squeezed all the juice out of them – and remembered this cocktail. It was a huge hit with my husband and our friends. Oh, and did you see the color?? Gorgeous. As always…don’t drink and drive.

So – here’s to all the mothers out there – cheers to you!!