Thursday Tidbits

Uh Oh, here she goes with those Thursday Tidbits. Got some good ones for you! For starters, today is The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger's birthday. He turns 69 years old. Mick Jagger is pure rock and roll and the Stones have had one of the most successful music careers with albums and concerts. Fans just can't get enough. Happy Birthday Mick!

By the way, Rolling Stone magazine has a feature on their website of The 10 Coolest Summer Albums of All Time. There are some great picks and I think you will like the selections. Here are The Rolling Stones in Buenos Aires to a jam-packed crowd. Keith Richards jams the guitar and of course Mick Jagger is full of energy from one end of the stage to the next. Get some Satisfaction!

Lastly, the heatwave is sweeping across the nation once again. I tweeted earlier about wishing someone would pour cold water over me ~my energy-level is drained. All I can say is keep drinking water to stay hydrated. The water pitcher in the refrigerator is constantly being refilled;-)

Be careful with salty snacks that can be dehydrating like popcorn and chips. If you do have them as a snack, drink a tall glass of water to replenish the electrolytes our bodies need. Don't forget about cool watermelon for a summertime refresher ~either slices or chunks, it's all good!

Quick Beat the Heat Tip

Happy weekend! The topic of conversation these days is all about the heatwave sweeping across the country. Here's a quick beat the heat tip:

Don't lose all your hard work in the garden during this heatwave. Set your clock earlier to water the flowers and veggie garden in the morning. Try to beat the sunshine and heat by giving them a good soaking before the sun comes out and starts to dry them out. All those garden-grown vegetables will delight in any salad or on the BBQ grill.

I told you it was quick, but there is a great photo gallery in the Atlanta Journal Constitution with 12 easy tips for beating the heat. Check it out here.

Sweet Summer Truffles

Hello again, it's 93 degrees in Atlanta and even the birds are hanging out somewhere in the shade. I don't blame them, but I'm sure they will fly into the backyard for the yummy treats that await.  Speaking of yummy, check out this video by Cristina Ferrare who was a former model and morning show host years ago.

She has a wonderful website featuring cooking, home collection and more. Actually, she made appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show doing cooking segments.

This video shows Cristina talking about fresh Summer Truffles and White Truffle Oil. She shows a few dishes to use them in and says the Truffles would go great shaved on top of a salad. Mmmm!

Sunday Dinner To-Go

On a hot Sunday afternoon, standing at the stove cooking can warm up the house especially when fried chicken is part of the meal. I have seen commercials from KFC for a 10-piece bucket of chicken for $10 dollars. In this ongoing heatwave, you can save bucks on the A/C by not heating up the house with this deal. If you like, prepare a few of your favorite side dishes to go with the chicken or simply make them part of the to-go order. It's all good!