Day 42

It is not easy to see but we have Swiss chard sprouting! We started a good amount of seeds indoors a week and a half ago and we have a ton of sprouts. The red stems of the Swiss chard are by far the most beautiful though. I cannot wait to plant everything outside!

Day 41

My most wonderful rosemary plant! Its so nice to have some greenery in the house through the winter and it is even better when you can eat it! The rosemary was definitely a lifesaver through the winter and it will get us through these few more weeks of winter/spring until we can get back to the farmers market for some other fresh herbs!

Days 35-40

Here's to make up for all the days I missed...

Sorry!

I should have given an update a few days ago but I'm having computer trouble and I can't get any of my photos to upload! Hopefully we'll be back in business soon.

Day 34

Our day always ends with a glass of honey and warm water. It helps you sleep better and it is a delightful treat.

Day 33

Dinner tonight! Millet and black bean bowl with veggies! So tasty.

Day 32

Fresh local lettuce share from Mud Lake Farms! We have a tendency to forget about the pickup since it is after 5:00, luckily Mom and Dad are members of the same CSA and Dad brought the lettuce over for us! Thanks :)

Day 31

Andge and I had to run errands this afternoon, just the usual bank and grocery shopping. I waited in the car when Andge went into the bank and I was facing this lovely little scene. I love the bright red barn against the crisp white snow. All the while I was taking pictures I was listening to a cool guy on NPR ranting about the highlight feature on his Kindle. It was one of those moments in life to be appreciated.

Day 30

I have been searching for a good pair of hiking boots for ages. All of the new ones I wanted were too expensive and I was not finding any good used boots online. Finally Andge and I went thrift store shopping, I was actually looking for some rubber rain boots that day. I just happened upon this lovely pair of Vasque hiking boots that fit perfectly with a lot of life still left in them. I cannot wait for the weather to get warm so I can give these boots a run for their money.

Day 29

Woke up this morning feeling the need to sew something quick so I threw together this owl pillow. He is made from an upcycled wool skirt from the thrift store and scraps I had saved from various other sewing projects. The edges around the eyes are a bit rough but with practice I'll get better.

Day 28

This could possibly be the BEST dinner I have ever made in my entire life! Though I cannot take the credit for inventing it. This is my version of an appetizer dish that Schmayla and Shmandrew recreated at Christmas time that they had at a Thai restaurant. Crispy fried wontons, a little shredded romaine lettuce, some red onion and seared tuna all topped with lime-cilantro dressing. I am in heaven!