Memorial Day, S'mores and Summer Fun

Folding the flag at sunset

Memorial Day unofficially marks the start of summer.  Flags are flown.  Gardens are planted. The neighborhood pools open. Delicious food is cooked on the grill for families and friends picnics.  Days are longer. Nights are warm.


My favorite summertime place is our cottage on the east side of Cayuga Lake.  We have a family cottage shared by 4 generations.  This cottage was passed down from my great-grandmother. As kids we would play outside all day.  We would go to the playground, play store with acorns, make door stopper out of bricks that we would color, swim to the raft and just spend hours gazing at the clouds.  At night we are treated to the beautiful sunsets like in the photo.  

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Some of the pieces from the summer collection remind me of my grandmother's jewelry.  Big chunky beads and flowers.  I know she would have loved the plucky rooster.


A favorite family meal is Cornell Chicken, fresh corn on the cob, salad and salt potatoes.  After a run to Pete's Treat for an ice cream cone, we may have a special night where we start a campfire.  Some may sing or play guitar, but I just like to stare at the dancing fire.  S'Mores, a special family treat are always served.

S'More

Gephart Family S'More Recipe


Ingredients


Regular size marshmallows
Hershey Chocolate Bars
Plain Graham Crackers




Take two graham crackers and put a piece of chocolate on one half. Find a stick - roast two marshmallows over the flame (be careful) - until they are golden brown or burnt depending on your liking.  Make a sandwich with the graham crackers and chocolate.  Put the marshmallows between the sandwich and pull the stick out.  Enjoy.  They are sticky but delicious.