Herb Garden Supper

I joined a book club about 10-12 years ago and ordered this book, but never used it or really even looked through it. It is amazing!! All three of the things I made used herbs from my container garden I planted this year.


Rosemary Focaccia Bread, Grilled Vegetables and Tabbouleh. We made sandwiches with the bread and veggies and topped them with provolone cheese. The bread could have been a little thicker. I didn't read the whole recipe and ran out of time so I skipped the last 2 hour rise--still turned out-just a little flatter!


The Tabbouleh calls for Bulgar-but I needed some protein with the meal so I used quinoa instead. I stopped eating meat back in April ( after reading this book) and am always looking for meat-free ways of incorporating protein in my diet. So I'll probably be posting some of my creations here for you to try!

Teeny weenie bolero

This is for my sweet little niece, Eliza. A pattern from Ravelry using organic cotton yarn. I'm very proud of it!! I took a little crafting siesta...but I'm back!!! Trying to do a little more sewing --I love instant gratification. The kids have some crafts they want to try and of course there's lots of baking to be done. Stay tuned....

lovin the pies!!

I might be on a crafty break-but not a bakin break! The first pie was strawberry rhubarb, my mom's crust recipe and my grandma's pie recipe. Turned out pretty AND yummy-David and Amanda even got to try a slice!! How about that lattice top, Chrissie? Practicing with paper definitely helped-thanks!
On Easter I made a Fresh Lemon Meringue pie-Martha Stewart's recipe. I always think of my dad when I eat this pie-it's his favorite. Any other pie suggestions? Blueberry maybe? Anyone know where I can get Elderberries?

Happy Earth Day!!

Kroger's was using paper bags decorated by local Elementary students today. I received the cutest bags-I hate to use them!! This one was actually decorated by our neighbor, Zetta.
In honor of Earth Day, the kids and I walk down our road and pick up trash. We've done this the past few years. We walk about 1/2 mile on one side of the road and come back on the other side. We collect 2-3 bags of garbage just in that small area. Most of it can be recycled. The kids enjoy it so much that Kyle wants to be a "trash guy" when he grows up!!

Little Easter Lambs

Aren't they cute? The knitting needles have been pretty busy lately. Most of the projects are gifts and are still a secret so I'll post later!!!

Chillin

Off to Orange Beach for some R&R...

The Message

Yes, that really is my dirty van back window. I drove around for 2 weeks with this on the back. I just couldn't wash this message away ( at least that's my excuse). I liked looking into my rear-view mirror and seeing "I love Mommy". People at the grocery store even made comments! Thanks , Kyle, I love you too!