July 2018

Some people may call us crazy to go camping in 100 plus degree weather, but here at Emma Long Park we are camped at the water’s edge with large shade trees surrounding us.  So, even though it is definitely hot the breeze off the lake and the shade of trees makes it most pleasurable for most of the day.  Lonnie and Vegas have enjoyed tubing in the lake and we have all found this time most relaxing.  The evenings are spent sitting lake side sipping on a refreshing gin and fresca watching the boats cruise by.

Each morning we have taken Vegas to Turkey Creek for a 3 mile hike.  The trails are located about one mile from the park.  Turkey Creek is a dog friendly off-leash area which Vegas has thoroughly enjoyed running free and splashing in and out of the creek.  Her enthusiastic joy is something to behold – one has to be a boxer owner to know what this looks like.

Since it’s so hot we want to keep the outside cooking to minimum amount of time so I brought along my Sous Vide.  Sous Vide is a cooking tool that heats water to a specified temperature then holds it at that temperature to cook food that is sealed in a food saver bag.  The food will fully cook with little to no effort to the exact desired doneness.  Once cooked then I quickly sear the meat, about one to two minutes per side and then dinner is done with the least amount of heat or mess.  Great, you should try one.

Dinner is ready, time to go.