Thank you so much to everyone that attended our first twitter chat. We had so much fun that we are talking about making this a regular event. We're not sure yet... once a month, once every other month? We also talked about a time that works best for everyone and it seems it might be best to hold it later in the evening when families have settled in for the night. What are your thoughts? Tell us, what would you like to see. Once a month, once every other month? What time ... continue reading...
Garden Update, 7-27-2011
It's been a wonderful gardening season so far. We've been under a heat wave, however, with days of rain interspersed giving everyone a much needed break from watering. I enjoy seeing the plants take off after a good hard rain as it's been refreshing to actually see the plants thrive and grow. (After 3 years of flooding, it's about time.) Thank you Jesus. Plots at the folks This area is settling down quite a bit. Only the third bed is really in use. It contains 2 types of beets ... continue reading...
Pan con Tomate y Jamón, Toasted Bread with Tomato and Cured Serrano Ham
With the extreme heat and humidity we've been seeing in Iowa, I've been dreaming of the cooler temperatures on the beaches of Southern Spain. To feel the salty air on a brisk summer morning. To bathe in the clean and gentle waters of the Mediterranean. And, of course, to enjoy Spain's finest tapitas while sitting outside with a friend over a cold Cruzcampo beer. One of my favorite things about being in Spain is visiting the plazas (food market) early in the morning. ... continue reading...
Feed Your Soul Friday: Kitchen Dreamin
I don't know about you but dreaming about my future kitchen makes me happy. I currently have a small kitchen and although content in where I'm at, a bigger space would be a dream. I'm in my kitchen so much of the day that I consider it my workplace. When I think of the perfect kitchen for me, I don't think fancy but functional. Simple. A place to can, preserve, knead dough, bake bread, butcher... work. A kitchen of days past where I can bring in a hose and wash down ... continue reading...
Simple Lives Thursday, 53rd Edition
Thanks for stopping by and linking up your Simples Lives post to our weekly blog hop. The Twitter Chat! There's a lot of great stuff in the works for our first twitter chat to commemorate one year of Simple Lives Thursday. Please save the date! This coming Tuesday, July 26th at 2:30-3:30pm Pacific Time / 4:30-5:30pm Central Time. Our hashtag for the event will be #simplelives. We’ve got some great giveaways during the chat: a poster from Annette, homemade granola from Alicia, “The ... continue reading...
