Devouring life, one bite at a time
We’re getting ready for spring around here and I thought I’d share an idea the hubby came up with a few years back for an easy, clean composter. First, take an old water drum. This one is 55 gallons and has a screwtop lid. Drill …
I’m not usually a morning person, but weekends have me waking up early to feed my neighbor’s horses. What started as a chore has become a peaceful, almost zenlike approach to the day. I appreciate the intention it brings and any moment to connect with …
Here’s a closer look.
The cypress trees around are enormous!
And the meadows are absolutely breathtaking.
Our reward after 7+ miles was a martini by the lake. Or two or three.
We set out early on our last day for a progressive drive home (we had multiple stops scheduled). On a back road off hwy 89, we took in this view.
My dad and I took a picture where we both look great. It’s kind of a big deal. (I usually only publish the ones where I look good, so this is a rare one for him.)
We hiked around Echo Lake.
This was my favorite house- I always pick the littlest one.
Will be back, Tahoe!
What a weekend! One of my bestie’s had a joint birthday/anniversary party, which turned into an impromptu weekend camping trip. Need inspiration for easy entertaining at your next big turnout? The culinary highlight was individual picnic baskets, to cut down on dishes. (She thinks of …
Read my first and second post in this foraging frenzy to catch up! It’s time we took our bounty back to the kitchen to get some food in our bellies. On the menu- miner’s lettuce salad, sauteed fiddlehead ferns, local oyster po’ boy bruschetta, and …
This is the giant fridge where all the beer is stored. It’s about the size of a large barn, and they trusted us enough to let us wander around for a few minutes.
Can I have just a few extra minutes? Check on me in an hour.
The conveyer belt that leads to labels and packaging.
They don’t bottle during the tours, so we didn’t get the chance to do our Laverne and Shirley bit.
Our terrific volunteer tour guide, who said he works for beer.
The copper vats where every batch begins.
In the fermentation room.
In front of the mash vats.
Prost!
And what exactly is a Jucy Lucy? I’m glad you asked. It’s probably one of the most genius burgers I’ve encountered in a long time, a specialty of the Twin Cities. At Matt’s Bar in Minneapolis, hundreds if not thousands of these juicy gems get …
The lovely weekend of celebrating continued with shopping at the local tourist traps and a party! First, the shopping. Right after a stop for tea. Striking a dorky pose in front of a hidden herb garden in Duncans Mills. Hours later, I stare down this, …
Here are some things I love: water, rocks, ferns, moss, the smell of churned earth and clean mud …
… and gnarly, twisted fairytale roots clinging for survival.
Here is me trying to get a shot from the top of the waterfall, but not daring to go any further.
My friend helped me out.
Then we raced sticks in the creek. Mine won half the time and the score will eventually need to be settled.
My dream house:
Yup, it’s kind of ugly here.
Kidding.
I changed my mind and decided I want to live here instead:
Last night, I had a little shindig called crafts n’ drafts. Just in the nick of time, I’ve been going stir crazy. Some special gals came over to work on those projects crammed in a corner (mending and finishing for me). We got to work …
