Re: Fw: Not Your Ordinary Summer! (plus one of our favorite summer recipes!)

[Robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

I wonder how it's working out.

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:33:28 +0000 (UTC)
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 >    Not Your Ordinary Summer! (plus one of our favorite summer recipes!)
 >   
 > | Getaway to North America's Premier Eco-Resort! |
 > | 
 > | NOT YOUR ORDINARY SUMMER! |
 > 
 > | We are grateful to be able to offer a safe place to visit for much needed 
 > time away.
 > Guests are grateful, too, that we are open (with some limitations), telling us 
 > how good it is to get a break from the news, to hike in the forest or along the 
 > shore, to paddle or bike ride. Or, for some, simply to sit and be still. Fresh 
 > cool air greets those escaping summer's heat.
 > Here is some incredible feedback we've recently received...
 > ...[we] had the most relaxing weekend. The Covid-19 measures they had put in 
 > place made us feel very safe, and the grounds were spectacular. The ravens all 
 > around the property give it a really cool vibe. The plant-based breakfasts were 
 > awesome too.~Our three day...stay in a beautiful queen bedroom was glorious! 
 > The safety Covid-19 measures were easy to follow. Meals were beautifully & 
 > deliciously prepared & delivered to our room. Guests followed distancing, mask 
 > wearing and one-way traffic rules. For most of our stay, sitting on our private 
 > deck & taking in the view seemed as it had been in the past- absolutely 
 > awesome.~It's a gem - a wonderful private balcony to listen to the ocean while 
 > you sip your morning coffee and eat a delicious...breakfast; a fireplace to 
 > make the night cozy; a lush garden with Adirondack chairs to sit in and read a 
 > book - it is truly a home away from home....their COVID-19 precautions were 
 > sensible, cautious, and based on science - much appreciated!
 > We very much appreciate these kind words since, like so many, we are dealing 
 > with significant challenges and setbacks. And we also find peace all around us �> �� in the forests, along the bluffs, and during quiet evenings as the sun sets 
 > behind the fog.
 > We hope you are doing well and that we may welcome you back soon!
 > Joan and Jeff |
 > 
 > | WATERMELON GAZPACHO(one of our favorite summer recipes!) |
 > 
 > | For the Gazpacho:
 > 1 small seedless watermelon, diced (note: save 1 cup for relish recipe below)1 
 > cup skinned, seeded, and diced tomato1 cup peeled and seeded cucumber1/2 cup 
 > minced cilantro1 red bell pepper, seeded and roughly diced1 red onion, diced (
 > roughly 1 cup)1 small jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and chopped2 cloves garlic2 
 > teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4 cup freshly squeezed 
 > orange juiceJuice of 1 lemonJuice of 1/2 lime
 >    
 >    - Using a high-speed blender, blend 6 cups of the watermelon until well 
 >    pureed. 
 >    - Set aside in large container. 
 >    - Add all remaining gazpacho ingredients to blender and puree. 
 >    - Add pureed vegetable mixture to watermelon puree and chill in 
 >    refrigerator.
 >    - Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
 > 
 > For the watermelon/avocado relish:
 > 1 cup watermelon, diced small (saved from above!)1/4 cup diced onion1/4 cup 
 > minced cilantro1/4 cup diced cucumber1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced 
 > small1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon orange juiceJuice of 1/2 lime
 >    
 >    - In small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. 
 >    - Serve 1/4 cup scoop atop each bowl of gazpacho.