Bowling, Lunch.

Well, after a 2 week hiatus we are back bowling again. The place is looking pretty good and the carpet, chosen by a few of us, looks very nice. They have done a good job all round although it isn’t totally finished as yet. A few things achieved overnight between Wednesday and Thursday. The alleys have all been re-dressed although the approaches are a tad slippery. We didn’t bowl the full three games on Thursday as it got really noisy with some handicapped people – one of whom nearly knocked me off my chair crashing his walker into me. He never said a word, not sure he even realised. Not only that, I wasn’t feeling all that good either so we gave it up as a bad job.

Today we are going to a friend’s for lunch. She is the one who owns the puppy Zoey so I will try and take pix but you know I am not the world’s best cameraman. I don’t know whether to rely on my tablet or take my camera.

Still not feeling up to much so I will quit for now.

This one sounds good. I like cold soups in the summer and I love cucumber. I have no idea what a Persian cucumber is though. Well I found it. I particularly like the idea of adding shrimp to it.

Tangy Cucumber Soup

Contributed by Justin Chapple
SERVINGS: 4

To turn this tangy and refreshing yogurt-based soup into a terrific light meal, simply add poached shrimp.
 

1. 2 pounds Persian or English cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded and chopped
2. 1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
3. 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4. 2 small garlic cloves
5. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
6. 1 tablespoon chopped dill, plus sprigs for garnish
7. Kosher salt
8. Pepper

1. In a blender, puree the cucumbers, yogurt, lemon juice and garlic. With the machine on, gradually add the 1/2 cup of oil until incorporated. Transfer to a bowl, stir in the chopped dill and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 30 minutes. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and dill sprigs.

Make Ahead The soup can be refrigerated overnight. Notes The soup can also be served as a sauce for grilled meats or used as a salad dressing.

Have a great day