I’ve officially changed my future retirement home location from Praiano to the Lake of the Ozarks.
That is to say – OMG WHAT A FREAKING BLAST THAT PLACE IS!
Friday morning Ben and I drove 5 hours south and arrived just in time to spend the entire afternoon boating, bobbing, sipping, and in general, having one of the best days ever on the monster-sized lake in central Missouri with our friends.
One of my favorite parts was checking out the homes – nay, estates – dotting the sheer cliff walls, coves, and lawns just off of the water. I am not kidding you when I tell you this 7,000+ sq ft home was one of the smaller places we saw!
Ok, sipping raspberry vodka mixed with coconut rum and a splash of Rose’s Mojito mixer (aka the best drink ever) while floating in the water in pool saddles provided some stiff competition (pun intended.)
Ahh. Lake time is the best time. Now to start that pesky boat fund…
Another thing I loved about the lake were the fun restaurants and bars lining the water where you can park your boat then head in for some fun.
We went to a few places for dinner, but kept the afternoons casual and packed yummy wraps from home for a quick & easy floating lunch. Choosing from an assortment of deli meats, fresh toppings, and spreads, I came up with this Turkey, Avocado & Hummus Wrap that was so good, I made it both days we were out there on the water.
Deli turkey is layered on a whole wheat tortilla with zesty red pepper hummus, creamy avocado slices, and salty pickles for crunch, then rolled and sliced. The fact that it took all of 5 minutes to make made me swoon over this tasty, filling wrap even more. They are awesome for quick lunches any day of the week – whether on land, or lake!
Start the wrap with a tortilla. These organic Whole Wheat Tortillas from Whole Foods are really good. Very pliable and fresh tasting. You could use a gluten-free or regular flour tortilla, too!
Next, spread on a layer of red pepper hummus. Now, I am very brand and flavor loyal to Sabra’s Red Pepper Hummus, but our local Whole Foods doesn’t carry it (ughhhh) so I went out on a limb and tried Chef Earl’s Red Pepper Hummus. It isn’t as smooth as Sabra’s but it definitely has good flavor!
Next layer on low-sodium deli turkey. Two to three slices should do ya’.
Top the wrap off with creamy fresh avocado slices and pickle slices for a crunchy, salty bite.
Roll & slice!
These wraps will keep perfectly in a Ziploc bag until lunchtime. If you can wait that long to dig in!
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Turkey, Avocado & Hummus Wrap
Description
Turkey, Avocado & Hummus Wrap is tasty and filling - and takes just 5 minutes to make.
Ingredients
- 1 whole wheat tortilla
- 2-3 Tablespoons red pepper hummus
- 3 slices low-sodium deli turkey
- 1/4 avocado, sliced
- pickle slices
Directions
- Spread tortilla with hummus, then layer on turkey, avocado, and pickles. Roll, then slice.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
Feel free to throw any and all veggies in your wrap. I just loved the combo of these four ingredients. Nothing overpowered anything else, and it was just so GOOD!
Supplement with a fresh peach, cherries, or whatever you’ve got in your produce bin for an awesome, easy, well-balanced lunch.
In other news…
Yesterday we were rudely welcomed home from our summery weekend getaway from this guy, who’s all – Hey, it’s me! The tree in your neighbor’s yard that turns unseasonably gorgeous about a month too early every year making you panic, thinking summer is already over?! Hiii!
BLERG.
I’m not sure if it’s coming down from a fun weekend on the water, or coming home and seeing this – but I’m not ready for summer to end!
Are you?
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I just got back from Ozark Lake. It was my first time. We had a blast too!!
The wrap looks totally YUM, and that definitely looked like a fun trip! I’m for sure not ready for summer to be over. I’m in Omaha and the weather’s been so weird and fall-like lately. Not cool mother nature, not cool.
I never tried pickles in my wraps haha I should!
You don’t need no stinkin’ “pool saddle”, just take the life vests (which I’m sure you have! wink wink) and stick your legs through the arm holes and JUMP, you just sit in the water & drink your beer as easy as can be. Yea you look like a dork, but just hurry up and get in the water and no one will be the wiser.
I am not ready for Summer to end at all :(
I’m in love with the summer, I don’t want it to end. Yesterday I was on a walk with my daughter and I reminded her they long days of sunshine are almost over, soon it will be dark at 5:30!
We went to the Ozarks a few weeks ago, absolutly loved it, it was our first time there and we will be back next year.
Kristin, where did Ben get that awesome Iowa shirt?! I must have it!! :)
I got it for him online last year but I don’t remember where! :( So sorry!
Pool Saddles…haha My sister in law and I used to make a “make shift saddle” out of the life vests and sit on them..aww good times at the lake. Looks like you had a blast! :)
not ready for fall yet at all. We still hav so many green tomatoes. I need more sun still.
boating on the lake looks like so much fun!
So I have to ask, where did your husband get his t-shirt, I MUST have it!! :)
I got it for him online last year but I don’t remember where! So sorry!
Hahaha, what an amazing tree though! After a weekend of 100 degrees that nearly killed me I am actually looking forward for some slightly cooler autumn days.
Lake of the Ozarks is a great place! We live an hour away and just love to make the day trip! One can just forget all their cares on the water! I just love your blog and was so glad you took the time to come to Mid-MO!!
Glad you had a good trip! I’ve been there once… loved it!
Looking forward to cooler temps and fall foods… but not what comes after (snooooow!) :)
So much fun being on the water! I grew up in florida and we had a boat for a long time but we learned that friends with boats are even better!!
I am ready for fall here in Nashville…it will be my second fall experience and I am so excited! Ive started updating my fall wardrobe. wheee!!
I’m a Missouri girl and live in North Central Missouri (about 2.5 hours from the lake). My husband’s family has a weeks vacation there every year and it is so much fun! I worked there for one summer while I was in college and it was a blast. Glad you enjoyed the Lake of the Ozarks.
That looks amazing and so easy! I don’t know if I’m completely ready for summer to be over, although I just started school back up at Iowa so I guess it’s officially over for me. I can’t wait for Hawkeye football though! Go Hawks!