Company and Corn

This past Monday my dear friend came to the beach with me after work. It was a joy to share with her my daily routine since I have moved out here. Aly has continued to be one of those friends that slows my life down and lets me take life on from a different perspective.

My dad has also been here, spending his week off reading and resting to no end. I am very thankful I have someone who teaches me the art of resting and who celebrates in discovering new knowledge.

So I have been in great company this week, feeling supported and loved by those around me. It has also helped me adjust to the idea of entering back into community by moving back into the city at some point. It is becoming more clear to me that I am not meant to live in this form of isolation forever. But for now I am still here, still living out one of my dreams and eating an amazing corn salad while I am at it.

(I'm sorry I don't have a picture of the actual salad)

Fresh Corn Salad
from "the barefoot contessa cookbook" by Ina Garten
5 EARS corn, shucked
1/2 CUP small diced red onion
3 TABLESPOONS cider vinegar
3 TABLESPOONS good olive oil
1/2 TEASPOON kosher salt
1/2 TEASPOON fresh ground pepper
1/2 CUP chiffonade fresh basil leaves

Boil the corn and cut it off the cob. (I learned that you should run the cobs under really cold water right after you take them out of the pot. This keeps the color bright and stops the cooking process. Who would have known?... ok it is pretty obvious)
Toss everything together.
Serve.

This salad was accompanied by salmon and olive bread, white wine and champagne. It was amazing and made me believe in summer's little joys.