dear morning sun,
you are the best.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Spring Inspiration
...and this pantry. From Emerson's kitchen via Design Sponge.
Oh, these spring looks from her new line Emerson Fry.... lovely!
Photos via Emerson Fry
It's that time of year again!
Photos from our garden last year
Itching to get back outside and prep the yard for our spring garden....
Trying to narrow down our list of things we will include.
These carrots are lookin mighty tasty!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Good Advice for Everyday Life's Drama
Saw this warning message while on the freeway the other day.
No problem. Was getting a little too close and proceeded to speed right by...lol
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Books on my radar...
Just released and in time for our next Spring garden!
by Gayla Trail of You Grow Girl
Hoping to discover new recipes for whole grains in this beauty...
Mediterranean Whole Grain Recipes for Barley, Farro, Kamut,
Polenta, Wheat Berries & More
by Maria Speck
A Food Lover's Guide to Vegetable Gardening
by Willi Galloway of Diggin Food
Anxiously awaiting this release in Sept 2012...
A Tastier Take on Whole Food
by Sara Forte of Sprouted Kitchen
Looking to learn some new skills via Root Simple's book...
Friday, February 24, 2012
Friday Foodie Post...
I've been preparing for a better meal planning routine and needed a bit of inspiration. Sara had recommended picking up Food & Wine magazine's latest issue, which was full of recipes featuring "healthy new ingredients". Perfect. What caught my eye were the recipes from Sera Pelle, (Executive Chef at Echo Park's gastropub Mohawk Bend) and her family farm in the Hollywood Hills. I had to try her Potato and Wild Salmon Cakes with Ginger & Scallions. I used my circular cookie cutter to make the cakes. Perfect tool! :)
Made Sera's Dill Sauce and made some Coconut Jasmine Rice (from Steamy Kitchen's recipe here).
There are a few more recipes in the March issue that are on my radar for the weeks to come....
Can't wait! Have a wonderful weekend! :)
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Scenes from Morro Bay...
J & I headed north just 3 hours up the coast to Morro Bay for much needed R & R (and a belated anniversary getaway!). We drove into town around lunch and went to Taco Temple for some good grub!! I had the Grilled Cod Tacos. Yum. Yum.
Stayed at the intimate Beach Bungalow Inn & Suites. Great place with a yummy breakfast for 2 included at a local restaurant for two mornings at Frankie & Lola's Front Street Cafe.
Spent most of our time exploring different beaches. We especially loved going to Montana de Oro State Park. We biked the Bluff Trail along the jagged coast. Ab-so-lute-ly beautiful.
Tide pool discoveries....Starfish, sea anemones, sea urchins, coral....
Went on a movie date at the town's theater. Wonderful vintage theater - refurbished and so lovely! Showing one movie - Hugo. It was great! Oh the design details in the Paris scenes.....
Spontaneous trip to the driving range...
(I think I was the only one driving in skinny pants and Converse.....hehe)
Saw some pups near Piedras Blancas....
Ate a delish lunch at Wild Ginger in Cambria (The owner is from Singapore and creates wonderful Asian Fusion dishes. I had the Thai Grilled Beef Salad with Roasted Beets, Radishes, Mint & Cilantro....mmmmm)
Had a dockside sunset dinner at Tognazzini's with some BBQ'd Oysters in Garlic Butter Sauce. Oh my!
Loved the beautiful winter beach days. Sunny without a trace of fog. Refreshed and ready to take on what's ahead! :)
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Meditative Monday...
It's been a while since I've written one of these...but over the weekend I had a conversation that has me in an introspective mood. It made me think of this word: stopgap. The definition is ~ an improvised substitute; a temporary way of dealing with a problem or satisfying a need.
Sometimes life throws us circumstances that are out of our control but what we do have control over is how we will respond or cope. We can create an environment and attitude that will allow things to remain positive and not allow something to stop us completely in our tracks - because that's what we just have to do in certain situations. The body & mind are such interesting things....it can take on a pretty high amount of stress and emotion. And it has it's way of releasing it at more opportune times...or sometimes inopportune (i.e. when you're in a crowd of people and just want to hide!). Nevertheless, the body has a way of letting us know it's just getting over something. It's such a comfort to have those close to us who will help you pull through those moments!
And these goodies don't hurt either...
...sometimes they are my stopgap. :)
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
すみながし
Photo via Frugal Family Fun Blog
A fun future project for all ages....Suminagashi is the Japanese art of marbling paper with ink. I found this post from Frugal Family Fun Blog. Here were the results of the beautiful prints created! This would be perfect wall art. Marbling Kits can be purchased here or here. Stay creative and keep having fun! :)
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