Sometimes I can go a little overboard.
I know that may be a shock.
A couple of weeks ago I bought enough watermelon and cantaloupe to feed a small country.
Or at least enough to feed Mr. How Sweet.
Then he went out of town and didn’t touch it.
He probably feels about melon the way he feels about salad — why waste the calories?
So I blended up a refreshing slush to help me survive the near-100 degree days.
I am not a fan of the heat. I really hate being hot, unless I’m working out.
My worst nightmare is being out at midday with the sun beating down. I sweat like a man and feel like a drowned rat. Even Mr. How Sweet gets a little embarrassed.
On one of our first dates he took me to a baseball game. Big mistake.
The heat brings out my whining and complaining. I can’t stand the stickiness of my legs on a chair.
See, I’m even complaining now. I still can’t believe our relationship survived my heat-induced crankiness.
Now when it’s extremely hot, I make something like this to stay calm. I sit in front of the fan, maybe take an ice-cold shower, and yes, I might complain a little — which somehow makes the heat more bearable.
Melon Slush
Serves 2
1 cup chopped watermelon
1 cup chopped cantaloupe
1/2 cup club soda
1 tablespoon watermelon vodka (I used Three Olives)
2 tablespoons coconut rum
Handful of ice
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately for the best, icy texture.
Since I’m on vacation, Mr. How Sweet is enjoying the apartment with the air conditioning off and the windows open.
If I were home, I’d probably need a gallon of this melon slush to survive the heat.