On a day where we had no summer camps, no errands to run and I was actually caught up on work, the girls and I went out for an adventure. Their favorite pastime in the summer seems to be picking flowers and running around trying to catch bugs. They’re kids. Sounds pretty good to me.
I can’t believe it’s already mid-July and summer will soon be over. Why does the summer go by so fast?! I’m trying to cherish days like this, moments like this with the girls where we are doing nothing, but just enjoying the quiet, being outdoors and looking for adventure. Madeline, my youngest, might have mentioned that we were in a jungle going on a safari and looking for elephants so we definitely had our imagination caps on.
It was so nice to be with them, unplugged from devices, and just running around. And it’s on days like these where I pause, think about our lives here in Wisconsin and become grateful. It was literally us, in a field, running around, picking flowers and trying to catch lady bugs and butterflies . . and elephants.
When we got back home, we were famished because, you know, a real African safari is hard work. It wasn’t quite dinner time so I just whipped up some quick and easy snacks. No cooking involved.
This is what we have been living off of this summer. Fruit, cheese and rolled up rotisserie seasoned chicken breast (from Costco) with greens, and prosciutto! Summer is our favorite season for fruit because of the berries, cherries and peaches.
And yes, this is chicken breast! Looks like a tortilla, right?!
And my kids and I have to have our Blue Diamond Almonds. Ever since doing the Whole30, I seriously live off of almonds and almond butter. It’s crazy for me to think that I never really ate almond butter until I started training for my half marathon about four months ago. And almonds have been my fave since forever. I love these almonds!
This platter of snacks also served as the birthday party food for my daughter’s stuffed pig. Because, you know, they have birthdays too.
Here’s hoping we can all get out this summer and enjoy our families! On to the next adventure! I’m told the next one will involve fire breathing dragons.
Summer Snack Platter
Ingredients
- turkey or chicken lunch meat slices
- fresh baby spinach or other fresh greens
- sharp cheddar cheese cut into cubes
- chipotle cheddar cheese cut into cubes
- cherries
- peaches sliced
- strawberries
- Blue Diamond Roasted Salted Almonds
- pitted kalamata olives
- salami or prosciutto
Instructions
- Place a handful of fresh baby spinach onto a slice of turkey or chicken lunch meat and roll. Slice into 1 1/2 inch pieces and stick with a toothpick to hold it closed.
- Arrange everything in sections on a wooden serving platter or large plate. Serve and enjoy.
Disclosure: This “Flavor Your Adventure” post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds. For more snack ideas to “Flavor Your Adventure” this summer, visit Blue Diamond Almonds on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
This platter looks amazing! I love peaches and cherries in the Summer too! Love the pics of your girls, they look so happy and carefree, just like a child should be 🙂
Thank you so much, Johlene!!
A stuffed pig? So awesome! If my 6-year-old sis gets wind of this I’ll never hear the end of it until we have a full on stuffed animal pool party. She’ll probably twist my arm to also make a wedding cake for her stuffed bears or something, lol!
Tori!! haha .. oh my goodness. . that might be next!!!
Your day in the fields looks so amazing! So great the girls can run around and enjoy it out there 🙂 I love snacking on almonds too…always been my favorite!
Thanks so much, Z!! We really needed a day like this!
Your li’l crumb-crunchers are SO cute, Alice! And look at them scamper around a field! I love how kids scamper.
This snack plate is perfect. Cheese, nuts, fruit. My kryptonite in combination.
And Blue Diamond is great. HAVE YOU TRIED THE SALT AND VINEGAR ALMONDS? Sorry, didn’t mean to shout. They’re amazing.
haha, thank you Mir!!! and I have NOT tried the salt and vinegar almonds!!!! I am SO buying these, like today. . I’m not joking. Stay tuned!
Mir, I bought these today. . LOVE!!! just had to tell you! 🙂
Blue Diamond almonds are the best! I love snacking on them or tossing them into salads and trail mix! Thanks for sharing, Alice!
They are the best!!! thanks so much, Gayle!!
Love this post, Alice! I, too, am frequently hunting elephants and fire-breathing dragons…in my backyard. Oh, and I’m determined to find a sasquatch back there one day, too. I love Blue Diamond almonds as a quick and easy snack to hold me over until dinner!
David, you are hilarious! 🙂 made me smile. . and yes, I am literally munching on almonds and snacks like this all day long! 😉
What cute photos. It sounds like quite the adventure.
I love almonds and they are my favourite healthy snack with some fruit.
haha, thank you Dannii. . life with kids. . but sometimes it’s good to be creative and silly!!! 🙂
I love seeing the girls out enjoying nature and just living in the moment. It is so beautiful Alice! Gosh I hate that the summers go by so fast.
I know, right?! thanks so much J!!!
You should have titled this recipe “Fantastic/Awesome/Legit Summer Snack Platter” because that’s what it is!
PS your girls are super cute!
Mike, I like the way you think!!! “legit”. . word!! love that!! and thank you so much!!! 🙂 have a great weekend!
Oh I’m starting to get the summertime blues right now. Like, it’s almost over. Eeekkk! Your day of flower picking and bug catching sounds perfect. That’s what I liked to do as a kid too! And this snack spread is totally awesome. Love everything about it!
thank you so much Liz!!! We totally need days like this. . this is totally what I did as a kid too. but there were dirty creeks, mud and rocks involved. always. . anyways i think it’s good for kids to get out!! 🙂 esp in the summer! thank you!
This is such a fun post, and I am LOVING this snack platter! I could totally just eat off of it all day long! Adorable kids! Pinned!
Thanks so much Taylor!!!
Aw, Alice! This is the cutest post ever! I just love your girls and I love that you were able to spend such a fun and relaxing day with them. And then come home to such an easy and satisfying snack!
thanks so much, Allie!! We love summer!
That Summer snack platter looks delicious and I can munch all the ingredients all day long. Love seeing P + M having fun outdoor. I wish we can have Summer days longer.
I know, right?! Thank you so much Linda!!!
I can’t believe how quickly the summer is flying by. I love that you and your girls were able to spend the day outside having fun 🙂 They are so beautiful! A real African safari sounds like the best time ever!!! Love your snack plate and those almonds! This looks perfect!
thank you so much Kelly!! and yes! gotta love kids’ imaginations!
Mid-July. We’ve taken up permanent residence next to our pool. I love summer and never want it to end. *cries* You know how much I love Blue Diamond almonds. The wasabi, sriracha, smokehouse, and definitely lightly salted are always in my pantry…and my belly!
Amy, I’ve been looking for the sriracha almonds and can’t find them!!! I’m on a mission!!! and so jealous about your awesome pool. . probably the best investment ever huh?
Love this snack platter, Alice! There’s so many great things to choose from. And Blue Diamond almonds are the best!
thank you, Jen!!! 🙂 Yes, we love Blue Diamond Almonds!
Your girls are too precious. I want to hang out with all three of you 🙂
haha, thank you so much, Sarah!!!
The girls are so beautiful in that field of flowers, such nice pictures. Also, your snack plate is very nice, so many yummy things, and I also like pairing almonds with cheese and fruit.
Thank you so much, Katalina!! sounds like we like to snack on all the same things! 🙂
your girls are adorable Alice! 🙂 and yes I love to snack on almonds too, Blue Diamonds is awesome!
Thank you so much, Manali!!!
Alice, I love these kind of easy summer “meals” — no cooking, pretty much no prep, not even any utensils. Just fingers and fresh summer goodness! Such a beautiful time!
thanks so much, Ashley!!! gotta love summer!
I remember getting those almonds every time I went to the movie theatres. Me and my friend would sneak them in and snack on them throughout the movie 🙂
haha, Cathleen. . that’s what I do sometimes too!!
OMG, Alice! Your kids are SO cute! They look like they’re have a blast – such wonderful summer memories 🙂
Great summer platter – one of our favorite dinners, is just putting together a plate just like this, opening a bottle of wine, and sitting outside 🙂
Kathleen, thank you so much. . and YES . . to the wine, along with these munchies! 🙂
Aww! Your girls look so happy and adorable! I also love Blue Diamond nuts! They are the perfect snack!
Thank you so much, Michelle!!
Oh my goodness- LOVE this post, Alice! Your girls are too cute and reading your words about them is heart warming! It’s good to hear you guys are having a blast this summer- I mean a safari and up next- fire breathing dragons? I’m jealous!!!! Your snacks are perfect- I love blue diamond almonds and lean chicken or turkey wraps (minus the tortilla) are a staple around here. Plus the fruit and cheese 🙂 thanks for sharing a great post! ♡ Cheers
Do you have a wider angle picture, so we can see the whole spread together in one picture?