Summer's here, finally. Kinda. I think.

Summer has been a long time coming for those of us in the Pacific Northwest.  While I'm hearing reports of crazy heat in other areas of the U.S., we're still having very nice, mild, and sometimes even chilly weather.  Today, though, we were in the mid-80's and it meant a day outside for the whole family!  Tommy mowed the yard, I messed around in my little bitty garden, the cats sunbathed, and Bender had a pool party! 

Oh yeah, we live the high life here!  This pup loves his pool and is very content to lay in the frigid waters from the hose with his tennis ball floating nearby.  And, this is the new hard shell pool that we bought for him after his pool from last year sprung a leak.  Oh, and after we returned that monstrosity that the husband purchased a couple of weeks ago. 

With it being oh, so warm today, I opted for the simple dinner dish of taco soup. 

Tommy (aka "The Husband) was quite uncertain about this, thinking that taco in soup form sounded not so appetizing.  After giving it a taste, he has given it his own personal seal of approval.  I know a lot of times taco soups are served with tortilla chips and a dollup of sour cream, maybe cheese.  This had such good flavor that I went with a sprinkle of cheese and called it good!  If you'd like the recipe, you can find it here:  Fiesta Taco Soup

Enjoy!

"With the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible."- Julia Child