As I’m in the South, I day dream that we’re all just part of a Harlequin romance novel and that these are just parts of sultry, summer nights but alas, reality settles in and it’s just crazy hot, is all. 101, 105, 110…and rising. It’s just hot. Not sexy. The weekend was full of impromptu storms and angry spills of hail and it’s suppose to thunderstorm all week, too. My neighbors tree even cracked. We’re living in those days when just stepping outside feels like suffocating–it’s a perpetual sauna with no mirage in sight. I feel sorry those who have to make a living being outside all the time. I had a friend who used to pour concrete and boy oh boy is that terrible to do when it’s hot like this.
I tried to keep cool with watermelon slushies:
Blended cubes of frozen watermelon + lime (or mint)+ agave (water as needed) = delicious refreshment.
Frozen Cheesecake. I love Cheesecake so I shrugged, threw caution to the wind and ordered it. The texture is different but the flavor is there and the cool bites are a welcome luxury in this heat.
- ½ c Greek Yogurt
- 2-4 tb Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1-2 cloves of Garlic
- Fresh Dill or Parsley
- S & P
- In a bowl, whisk to combine.
{Light summer salad of baby spinach, almonds, olives, local tomatoes, grilled chicken and garlic-yogurt dressing}.
I also love this salad with berries & grilled shrimp.
Now, if only the skies would open up momentarily and allow some snow to fall to alleviate us of this bitter heat, we could all have snow cream too 
I hope everyone has a fun & safe 4th of July!
Here’s the video again, just in case you missed it:
Love,
Your Squishy Monster
watermelon slushie? fantastic idea! definitely need to try!
It’s the diggity best =D
nom nom nom YUM YUM YUM. I LOVE your vids!!! You are insane. I want to eat everrything right this second… ahhhH!!!!
I’m a fattie at heart, Unni =D
We are experiencing a heatwave also and a bowl of that watermelon slush would hit the spot right now so will the frozen cheesecake. It’s watermelon season so I am going to freeze watermelon cubes to make slushies, thanks for the idea.
If you’re like me, you’ll peek into the waaay back of your freezer in say, January and be sooo excited to see watermelon there =D
I love your methods of keeping cool through food. Delicious all-around!
Frozen Hot Chocolate…that just popped into my head (cos that would rock my socks as well)! =D
Happy belated 4th of July Squishy – hope you had a great day!
Thank you, kind sir! I hope your weekend was a blast =D
Hey, I’ll swap your hot Southern summers for Melbourne’s rainy winters!
That chicken salad looks great for any sort of weather, though
Ah, I shall also get to Melbourne too, very hungry caterpillar (*wink* the squishy monster) =D
Wonderful food video and an incredible cake! And…I’m so intrigued by your frozen cheesecake order. Yes, we’re steaming down here in Houston, too. Stay cool and enjoy the day!
Houston is my birth state!! ahhh! =D
Watermelon is my favourite cooling fruit. It’s so much better than water, ice-cream or anything really. I always have cheesecake straight from the fridge, so a frozen one must taste even better when it’s hot. Your slushie will be difficult to forget. Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea.
I hope it catches on bc it’s faaabulous =D
Mmm, so many delicious, cool options… That watermelon slushie is seriously calling my name though. We even have a whole melon right now… I may just need to crack into it and start freezing.
I love freezing stuff….it’s like a miracle when I have these slushies in the dead of winter (bc of course, I’m a weirdo and enjoy slushies when it’s 20 out, too) LOL
Every thing looks delicious above Angie.I love every thing with watermelon also.
97 and rising here to near 100 today!! Another hot one.lol
Ah. Romance!!
Happy Fourth of July to you and your family Angie.
xoxo.
Les.
I’m not ashamed to say that I kind of hoard it during the summer season and try to eat as much as I can…it’s my own personal red, squishy buffet =D
Watermelon slushie?! GENIUS! Although might be expensive to make here – it costs like $15 for one watermelon
My gf just returned from Japan and she said it was crazy expensive there, too…and that they were square, lol.
cheesecake is one of my faaavveeesss! and i will definitely have to try that dressing!!
-Jessica
http://runninginsideus.blogspot.com/
I hope you do, it’s delicious!
Happy 4th Squishy! Enjoy the day and stay cool … (pass the frozen cheesecake please)
If your name indicates anything, I’ll trade ya a frank or two for a slice of frozen cheesecake =D
Oh wow it sounds very hot there! It’s so cold here so it’s hard to imagine how hot it is
Luuuucky =D
I miss sunshine and hot weather. Nothing but rain here in the UK
yuck! that’s no fun either…I hope you had a lovely weekend…I always love your jokes to start it off =D
great fun! a real good read – and totally cute video. thanks for your lovely comment. Happy 4th to you too!
Thank you, my new friend =D
That frozen cheesecake looks interesting I never tried one of those. BTW thanks for visiting my blog
It really was interesting. I was impressed =D
Although I love summer more than the cold weather we’re having in Australia right now, hot and humid with thunderstorms doesn’t sound all that appealing either.
I want to live in a place where the temperature is always 25-30C, I wonder if there’s a place like that…
Frozen cheesecake and watermelon slushie sounds so fantastic though, I can have those in my heated living room!
I have Australia on my list of places to go one day soon! …and the frozen cheesecake wasn’t as bad as I thought it’d be. Have an extra hot chocolate for me! =D
Thks for leaving your lovely comments @ Shirley’s Luxury Haven! Great tutorial on the video, love the personal touch
Well, I’m following u now @ G+ & twitter & would love to have u follow me too! Looking fwd to sharing!
Sure thing! =D
Love the video!! What a pretty cake and you’re too cute for words.
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July! and thank you, that is too sweet! =D
Whilst you’re luxuriating in these summer delights, I’m indulging in soups, stews and hot desserts here in Sydney Australia. Happy 4th July to you!
Ah, man…that sounds so cozy! also, I’ve always had a fondness for the word whilst, lol.
That looks fantastic! nice and cool plus yummy garlic…I would smother it with bacon , even a little on the slushie. then take a romantic walk on the sidewalk.
Ah I can’t remember the last time I had romance period :/ I want the kind that comes with a side of bacon =D
I love watching your video. I sometimes don’t know common sense about baking (not much experience) so visual aid is so helpful! I hope you have a nice July 4th celebration…with lots of great food!
Thanks, Nami! I hope yours is fantastic!!!!
Talk about delicious food overload my friend
There is no way the heat can get past cake, salad and cheesecake (especially frozen!)
Love it
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Cake def. makes things better =D
Happy 4th, my friend!!!