SUMMER PICNIC
by Danielle Childers
It’s August in Memphis, but it only feels a little like summer. We’ve had so much rain, that the temps haven’t really conquered very much of the 90s on the thermometer. Winter’s my favorite season, so I’m not sad one bit, but there’s still room in my heart for summer.
I love summer, because I love the 4th of July (I adore holidays). And I love the beach and lightning bugs and watching my bulldog play in his swimming pool. I love fresh cut grass and my fig tree. But I really, REALLY love picnics. I love sitting on a quilt, eating watermelon, and enjoying family and friends. In Memphis, we have the largest urban park in the country. Bigger than central park! Complete with paddle boats, rolling hills, a huge greenway, ponds, and, wait for it, buffalo. It is the best place for a picnic! So, today, on Foodie Wednesday, we’re making a super-fun picnic dessert! And it’s vintage . . . be still my heart! (Well, from 1969 . . . so, retro?)
Strawberry Jello Poke Cake!
1 boxed cake mix
1 3oz box of strawberry jello
1 tub of cool whip.
Make the cake per directions on the box. Boil 2 c of water. Dissolve jello in water. Poke holes in the finished cake. Pour jello on top. Let cool and spread with cool whip. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours or more. Enjoy!
And speaking of picnics, one of my all-time favorite picnic scenes is in Trish Jensen’s FOR A GOOD TIME CALL. Check it out!!!
