OLD-FASHIONED LEMONADE

1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
½ cup boiling water
1 ½ cups fresh lemon juice
4 ½ cups cold water
Ice cubes
Lemon Slices

Place sugar, boiling water, and lemon juice in a 2 quart pitcher and stir vigorously with a spoon until sugar is dissolved. Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to use. Add cold water, ice cubes and lemon slices. Stir. Pour over ice cubes in a 10to 12 ounce glass.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

MAY BLOG

I know we're only in the middle of May and it almost feels like summer to me! Temperatures are up, the sky’s are BLUE, birds are singing, flowers are blooming and showing their beautiful colors. I spent the whole day watching my husband and the boys work in the yard. I prepare some of my Homemade Lemon Aid and Sweet Tea to keep them happy. Boy! I'm happy, it will be ready for Memorial Day cook out. Our family always comes together Memorial Day to honor our love one so we will never forget them.
What cookin’ this month, a few summer dishes, favorite back yard party menus, and great picnic lunches to take with you to the beach, park, sporting events, and afternoon in the park concerts or movies.