Tuesday, February 2, 2010

I'm Dreaming of a Warm Summer...



Photo from here

As a Florida girl, I usually relish the winter's relief from the oppressive summer heat. Fashion-wise, it's hard to be inspired to wear much else than a tank top and shorts. Or a summer dress. Or a tank top and shorts. It's really hot.

But this winter has been cold! It's been colder than San Francisco practically every day! And I barely care about my cute woolen skirts anymore! I want to wear a tank top and shorts! Wah!

Ahem. So I was dreaming about my favorite summer drink - lemonade. The best I've ever had is from McCormick & Schmick's: they make it with ten cubes of sugar and three lemons. It's perfectly tart and impossibly refreshing. Ahhhhh.

So what summer drink are you dreaming of?


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41 comments:

  1. MelFebruary 2, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    Yum that lemonade looks tasty! I love a nice cool refreshing Coke on a hot day :)

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  2. SallyFebruary 3, 2010 at 12:19 AM

    That photo is lovely! My favorite summer drink is probably a toss-up between Earl's Grey Lemonade from Earl of Sandwich (Early Grey tea mixed with lemonade) and frozen Coke.

    P.S. I can't wait to read the giveaway results!!
    P.P.S. How's the recording coming along? (I realize it's been about 2 days since you posted about it... but I figured I'd ask)

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  3. FrancyFebruary 3, 2010 at 12:34 AM

    For summer, I love good ol' fashioned iced tea. Nothing beats the classics!

    pixiedrivein.blogspot.com

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2010 at 1:09 AM

    Lemonade is my favourite drink as well! I love to make it in the summer- nothing tasts better with lemonade, some sunshine, and a really good book. Yes!

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  5. coolboyFebruary 3, 2010 at 1:12 AM

    hi emma thanks for the comment,

    how are u emma is there any drink for winter

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  6. KaileighFebruary 3, 2010 at 1:47 AM

    Oh, I love Iced Tea... particularly Jasmine! Someone who commented above me said Earl Grey and Lemonade...mmmm, I think I'll be trying that soon.

    To be honest though I drink Iced Tea year 'round :)

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  7. SaltinaFebruary 3, 2010 at 1:48 AM

    We had a ridiculous heat wave last summer, in which everywhere I went offered no relief. All I wanted was the iciest, coldest water. It felt so great to drink. Kinda boring huh? :)

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  8. RebeccaFebruary 3, 2010 at 3:15 AM

    My favourite drink is lemonade too! It has to be fresh and cloudy - I don't like the clear stuff :)

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  9. oFebruary 3, 2010 at 3:20 AM

    i'm with ya, emma! i'm ready for some warmer weather, too:) the lemonade pics above looks so delicious and refreshing:)

    TheOwlsCloset.blogspot.com

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    Iced tea for sure!

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  11. Kelley AnneFebruary 3, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    I do love a great glass of sweet tea...as a Florida girl myself:) Lemonade and a summer dress sound great right now.

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  12. SherFebruary 3, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Ahh, nothing like an iced lemonade to cool down your day! I'd love any drinks with ice when it's really HOT lol:P

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  13. daisychainFebruary 3, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    I have to say right now I'm just dreaming of summer!

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  14. BetsyFebruary 3, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    What a refreshing thought....ice cold lemonade that's yellow and cheerful. :) We always want the kind of weather we don't have, it seems. I'm a cooler-weather gal but I'm craving spring right now, as it prepares to snow!

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  15. red-handedFebruary 3, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    Beer and schnapps on the back deck, under midnight sky, with a dessert cigar before bed.

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  16. Jen HsiehFebruary 3, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    oooooh i'd say i'm definitely craving some strawberry lemonade right now! i would love to feel the warmth of the sun on my skin at this very moment. :)

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  17. UnknownFebruary 3, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    Mojitos and Margaritas! :o)

    That lemonade sounds mighty tasty though. And I do love a great iced tea. I'm still going to stick with my first answer though. :o)

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  18. Risti MeganFebruary 3, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    I've always wanted to live in Florida, the Florida Keys actually. Sounds romantic to me even though I don't know anything about the Florida Keys.

    This summer I'm going to try this recipe for homemade lemonade using lemon syrup:
    http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipes/recipe.html?dishid=10306

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  19. KoriFebruary 3, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    I'm missing my malibu and diet coke with lime...it is truly a vacation in a glass lol. Thanks for the comments on my Grammy post honey. I know so many love GaGa, but for some reason I think she just needs too much attention...Kori xoxo

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  20. u-kaFebruary 3, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    10 sugar cubes???? Omg, it should be sooo sweet :D im not putting sugar even in my tea, so i dont know if i would like it :]]
    Im drinking water at summer..
    And I miss it too.. At my country few days before was - 24, so I can almost move with all pullowers, jackets and scarves :D

    See you!

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  21. anneFebruary 3, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    iced tea. i love a good arnold palmer as well! i can't wait to see who wins, i'm keeping my fingers crossed!

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  22. ClareFebruary 3, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Hmmm! For summer I love a good southern sweet tea with lots of lemon! whew it is sooo good!

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  23. UnknownFebruary 3, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Hi BEAUTIFUL!!! Just posted the Marcaron de Paris recipie on my blog....It's the second day countdown to Valentine.
    have a great day....
    www.lechateaudesfleurs.blogspot.com

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  24. Emily, Resplendent TranquilityFebruary 3, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    A tall glass of ice water with a wedge of lemon. It's so refreshing! I also love iced chai in the summertime :)

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  25. JessicaFebruary 3, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    florida is way to hot for me in the summer! i love lemonade too! but maybe a raspberry lemonade :)

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  26. Marina J. GonçalvesFebruary 3, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Lemonade is delicious, but Diet Coke is my favorite drink for every day! =P

    xx,
    Marina G.

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  27. KellieFebruary 3, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    Mmmm, lemonade! :) My favorite summertime drink is iced tea. Today I actually bought some on campus, because it was sort of warm out, and I wanted to pretend it was summertime!

    http://playingdressupwithkellie.blogspot.com/

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  28. beachvintage.comFebruary 3, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    Yum! You have made me so thirsty right now!

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  29. SaraFebruary 3, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    yum! I love long-Island ice tea's in the summer, on the rare occasion. :)

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  30. ZelFebruary 4, 2010 at 3:22 AM

    ice lemon tea does wonder for me. Also, watermelon juice or ice lychee drink when i'm back home :)

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  31. Audrey AllureFebruary 4, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    those drinks look so good! i can't wait for summer.

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  32. Hannah SadieFebruary 4, 2010 at 7:23 AM

    Mmmmm there's nothing better than lemonade in the summertime. I'm soooo wishing for summer - oh the days sans puffy winter jacket! We have quite a few layers of snow down so I don't think it'll get warm very soon haha. Lovely blog!

    http://rethink-love.blogspot.com/

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  33. Connie @ SogniESorrisiFebruary 4, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    I can't wait for summer!

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  34. MaggiFebruary 4, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    I'm with you, bring on the warmth! lol I think my favorite warm weather drink (besides good old fashion water) would be iced coffee, yum!

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  35. CocoFebruary 4, 2010 at 6:53 PM

    Your post made me smile/laugh! I felt the same way about Montreal Cold Winter and my heavy winter jacket. I was so done with wearing it but now that I'm back in Vancouver on a much warmer climate I miss it so much!


    -Coco from Our Paper Moon

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  36. SamFebruary 5, 2010 at 5:18 AM

    Gosh these look goood! I tell ya I'm in Ts and shorts non stop unless I'm at work - it is unbearably hot here in Sydney at the moment! February is traditionally the very hottest steamiest month so it's not forever! I'll send you some heat if you pass down a bit of that cool!

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  37. mollyFebruary 5, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    oh i can't wait for summer!! it seems like that's all i think about these days!! i want an orangina!

    adorable blog by the way!

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  38. AngelaFebruary 5, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Lemon juice with bubble water. : )

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  39. RebeccaFebruary 5, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    I've been daydreaming about summer as well! Ooh, I can't wait. :) I'm dreaming about having an ice cream party!

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  40. PinkBowFebruary 6, 2010 at 4:56 AM

    crazy, i'm just about to post about lemonade!

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  41. NickyFebruary 8, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    That looks delicious enough to drink right now!!! Love the song from Anne's pick too! Thanks for stopping by in my neck of the woods!!! :)

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