Coffee Cup Monday: Dog Days of Summer… “top pulled down, radio on”



Monday Morning Coffee/ tea

Orange mint Iced Tea

  • Cold Tea
  • Splash of Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
  • Mint
  • Orange & Lemon Slices Garnish
  • Optional: Lychee floater

Don Henley

Don Henleys song “Boys of Summer” inspired these 4 segments of Coffee Cup Monday starting two weeks ago going thru 8/11.

It also inspired the 80s so we have revisited many things associated with the 80s.

They lyrics in the Blog title reminds me of a warm summer day ride, maybe to see some classic cars! A fun summer activity.

80s Cars

Ferrari GTO
Aston Martin V8 Zagato
DMC DeLorean

Drive-in diner days

Remember when?

  • Cheesburgers
  • French Fries
  • Hotdogs
  • Milkshakes
  • Ice Cream

….and girls in roller-skates brining you your tray to the car. Don’t Fall!

A summer favorite I am sure, wish I was there to take part of it! I believe the A&W in Smithfield still serves dinner at the car window but don’t quote me on that. Even if they don’t, it still has the nostalgia as if they did. Fun in the summer, especially in a convertible…Radio On!


Summer Dinner date

Chicken a la king

  • Cubed Chicken Breast
  • Cream of Chicken Soup
  • Celery, Onion, Green Peppers
  • Frozen Peas
  • Pimento

Serve with rice. Cook in a slow cooker, no hot kitchen. Fix and forget until time to eat. 80s dinner at its best. Wash down with a Long Island Iced Tea!



Summer Classic cars

Welcome to a world of limitless possibilities, where the journey is as exhilarating as the destination, and where every moment is an opportunity to make your mark on the canvas of existence. The only limit is the extent of your imagination.



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