We explored state parks along the Hood Canal for a place to launch the canoe late Sunday afternoon, but the tides were down, and the wind was fierce. So, we just enjoyed the sunshine and cool weather. 
George went swimming at Potlatch State Park while I set up a camp kitchen in the grass, out of the wind and near the water.
Most picnic sites were empty. 
There were kids on the beach and in the water, but very few people were grilling or cooking.
I sauteed cauliflower in a lentil curry; and added my home-canned Moroccan harissa to potato dumplings, gnocche. The resulting heat was perfect for a cool, windy evening!
I served both entrees on top of soft potato bread, to soak up the sauce. Dessert was extravagant: Chocolate zucchini carrot cake with Greek honey yogurt, fresh blueberries and strawberries.We drove home around 7:00pm just as golden sunlight flooded the Pacific Northwest. Then we unpacked the car, put away some of the camping equipment, and sat in the livingroom with the Sunday paper. Blissfully spent, we recounted our blessings.
