Not a record I'd want to break....

Apparently Australia is heading towards breaking the heatwave barrier with the warmest temperatures in heatwave fashion (i.e. series of days - I think four?) since records began. We've had our share of the heat last week and it's still mighty humid in Sydney but poor South Australia, 47 forecast today in Ceduna (for those farenheit people that's close to 117degF..)

For those going over 40 today (Melbourne, Adelaide for example)
I feel for the pregnant, elderly and furry pets on days like these.The official recommendations are:

• Reduce physical activity
• Stay indoors
• Keep hydrated (no alcohol)

It's too hot to cook, so it's days like these the only recipe I'd be trying out is new iced tea or a cordial! Maybe a salad prepared early in the morning?
Boston Iced Tea: (makes 2 litre)

• 1.5 litres water
• 1/3 cup caster sugar
• 8 tea bags (personal favourite Twinings' English Breakfast)
• 500ml Bickfords Cranberry Juice

This is a salad I made in the wee hours for my hubby for his lunch today - tasted good to me! Good source of protein.
Egg Salad

• 5 eggs, boiled in 'furious water' for 4 minutes (i.e. boil water first)
• 1 stick of celery, finely diced
• 1 spring onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon mayonaise
• sprinking sweet paprika
• couple of pinches of fresh (or dried if you must) dill