
As promised, here is the first chapter of Full Sail, the third book in the TJ Wilde trilogy. Also, because I’m in a giving mood, there is a bit of chapter two.
TJ Wilde Trilogy · Duxbridge Mysteries · Jennifer McCaffrey Mysteries
Harvesting is in full swing, this weekend was an abundance of tomatoes, cucumbers, jalapenos, and my second zucchini. Yes, you read that right, only two zucchini so far this year. For reasons only nature knows, zucchini bounty alludes me. Which is sad, because the dogs love it and it makes a good addition to their meals.
The plethora of cucumbers led me to make refrigerator dill pickles and a batch of Oi Muchim (Korean cucumbers) – stay tuned for those recipes.
On the board today is one of my favorite summer garden recipes and an ice cream so simple it’s going to be dangerous going forward. Let’s start with the main course:

Scout understood the assignment. Sit in pool, obtain treats, get a nice water massage.

Jasper, not so big on getting in the pool (don’t even ask me about indoor bathtime, lifting a 137 lb Great Dane into a tub is not for wimps), but he was fine with the water massage and copious treats. Outside the pool.

Anatidaephobia: the fear that somewhere, somehow, a duck is watching you.
Otherwise, bathtime was not all that bad.
Last week, with the cooler temperatures, I indulged in a couple of favorite soup recipes. With the weather heating back up this week, it’s time for a few cold salads.
First up, a simple, yet tasty macaroni salad, filled with garden veggies.