Fourth of July - Delicious, But Also Real Life

So far today I've enjoyed a hot dog with relish, fresh onions and mustard, assorted chips and dip, fresh fruit and Rocklands barbecued chicken, but what stands out is this very simple dish photographed above: assorted heirloom tomatoes from Palisades Farmers Market, sliced, topped with Burrata and pepper. Before serving I drizzled with Laudemio Frescobaldi Extra Virgin Olive Oil (which you can get at Dean & Deluca). All of this paired with icy cold Veuve Clicquot Champagne (courtesy of a friend) and Whispering Angel Provencal Rose (courtesy of me). It was on sale at Bacchus Wine on Wisconsin Avenue. 

It's been delightful having a mid-week day off. I got in a good walk, did some work, went to a party, but mostly kicked back. It feels like Sunday. Tomorrow will feel like Monday. Friday will feel like Tuesday and then, BOOM, the week will be over. 

Notably I write this seemingly carefree tra la la la post as someone who did not lose power or directly feel the pain of this storm. I have a number of friends who have been sweltering without power since the storm hit Friday evening and, more catastrotrophic, a girlfriend whose father was killed and mother critically injured on Friday night when they were electrocuted.  I'm sharing my relaxation because it's there and real, but I know how very close to me resides the also harrowingly real agony of loss and grief. There was a story in The Washington Post today about her father. This is how small the world is. I know her and her family, but a good friend is also a close friend of the next door neighbor who fought with him about the trees. 

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[Old Georgetowner]

Tried your tomato salad recipe this evening in Rappahannock County with great success. Many thanks from all.