Summer words and food

Yes, it is hot. Nearly 100 degress F today. 

Summer words from my journal.

Summer food.

Tabolleh Salad. Adapted from Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen

1 cup dry bulghar wheat

1 1/2 c boiling water

1 tsp salt

1/4 c (generous) fresh lemon juice

1 tsp (generous) crushed garlic

pinch (or so) of cinnamon

Combine bulghar wheat, boiling water and salt in a bowl. Cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes.

Add lemon, garlic, salt and cinnamon, stir thoroughly and refrigerate 2-3 (or more) hours.

Before serving add,

2 diced tomatoes

1 (packed) cup of flat leaf parsley

1/4 cup good olive oil

2-3 tbsp fresh mint, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)

other veg such as chopped cucumber, carrot, chickpeas, scallions, etc as desired

serve with feta cheese and nice black olives on a bed of lettuce

I like to eat this with hummus and pita bread.

Enjoy.