Summer passes far too quickly, especially here in Washington County where there's so much to do when the skies are blue and the sun is shining. That's why my Saturday evening was a touch bittersweet - it was SakeOne's last summer concert for 2008.

 
This was my third concert at the sakery this summer, and my friends and I were not disappointed. The lovely and soulful Stephanie Schneiderman of Dirty Martini and the multi-talented didgeridoo-playing Keith Schreiner of Dahlia were the perfect complement to the balmy evening. We finally came prepared this time with a full picnic spread. The special drink was a Blueberry Lemonade Saketini which was a smashing success judging by the number of recipe cards disappearing and bottles of Diamond sake and Monin Blueberry syrup flying off the shelves. In case you're up for a bit of libation experimentation, SakeOne often lists new drink recipes on their website and in their e-newsletter.

 
As another beautiful summer evening in Forest Grove came to a close, I consoled myself with one thought: At least they have Saketini Saturdays the third weekend of every month!