Watermelon started showing up at least a month ago, but now the last melons are being harvested. We received a (blessedly) tiny one in our farm share this week, and I’ve been staring at it wondering what to do. I feel like as long as I have it, this fantastic summer won’t end. As we’ve mentioned before, we’re coming out of a rough few years filled with struggles, ridiculous busyness, and stress. But this summer we’ve traveled, vacationed, and enjoyed a more relaxed pace in life. I’m afraid that once the fall begins, and really it has, our lives will return to swirling chaos. And so here we are with one last summer watermelon, promising at least one more summer dish, and one last evening of summer bliss. [Read more…]