A Special Visit

We've known for a week that Judy and Tim were coming to visit and have been looking forward to it. We've known Judy for many, many years and I think we've known Tim for at least twenty years or so. Both teachers, Judy retired a couple of years ago and now Tim has joined her. They traveled in an Airstream last winter, and this year upgraded to a bit bigger one. They had been exploring California and Death Valley and are now in Phoenix for a few weeks.

Judy had suggested that they stop by to visit and see Eagle View RV Resort, then go out to eat together. I thought we might have a better chance to visit if we just stayed here, so I invited them to have lunch with us. I steamed some shrimp and asparagus spears last night and hard-boiled some eggs. Then this morning I started with a bed of spring greens, then made a circle of cucumber slices, palm hearts. egg quarters, artichoke quarters, yellow pepper strips, tomato wedges and the asparagus spears around a pile of tail-on shrimp. I used the last of my Mexican Lime Olive Oil with the juice of a couple of limes and some honey to make a pour-on dressing.  The salads looked pretty and actually tasted pretty good. Judy brought along the dough for semel which we baked to go with. That sure brought back memories!

It was another absolutely gorgeous day. We were able to sit outside to eat and visit. It was great to get caught up on all the kids and grandkids and what's happening in their lives. We'll probably catch up with Judy and Tim again when we all return to Spokane early this summer. We'll be looking forward to seeing them again.