aka female family
When I took this photo last weekend, all I could think about is when I get together with the ladies in my family (cousins, aunts, mom, sister …). We talk so fast and laugh so loud, that the men just can’t get a word in edgewise. No doubt we always have something to say. I guess you could say we rock!
Well I’m off and running, so that I can enjoy my well deserved spring break.
Cheers!
Ham & Eggs - Salt style
For Sunday brunch, I had the pleasure of dining with the future grandmother of my future grandchildren. She invited me to Salt, a local eatery. We both ordered ham and eggs with cornbread on the side. The fancy factor was way up on this yummy meal. The presentation was very attractive along with the entire restaurant’s surroundings.
This newer restaurant is housed in the location of a long-time downtown restaurant which is no longer in business. The chef of Salt is a local who’s well known in the area. The interior has so much character and texture.
Inside Salt
It was nice to visit with my friend and discuss the amazing plans for her soon-to-be built mountain paradise. We respect the fact that we both have specific talents that we are more than willing to exchange in trade as she proceeds with this project. I see some very creative ventures happening in my future. I can hardly wait!
A great big “thanks” to C.C. for inspiring me, and for the delightful brunch.
Stir Crazy
Kettle Corn
Okay … I had to go snooping around other people’s blogs and happened to stumble across this amazing recipe for homemade kettle corn. Be forewarned that consuming this is habit forming. Some have described it like “crack”, in terms of its addiction factor – but I don’t know anything about that! I just know that you can’t stop eating and eating it. Words can’t describe how delicious this kettle corn is. I dare ya to eat just one!
The original recipe calls for you to make this on the stove top. Well, I tried it the first time and shaking that big pan the whole time was down-right tiresome. So I thought … I have a Stir Crazy, circa 1980’s, that stirs the popcorn continuously and keeps it from getting scorched. What did I have to lose?
The kettle corn recipe worked like a dream this way! It was light and fluffy with just the right combination of salt and sweet.
So this is the original recipe that I found here, thanks to “Joy the Baker.” My quicker version follows. Happy popping!
Our flower bed
Yup! Spring is here … well, almost.
Early bloomers
On our walk this morning we saw evidence of little sparks of spring. I was completely captivated as I boldly marched up to some stranger’s front porch in order to snap this photo.
March blooms
Sweet, sweet, flowers stretching to the sun.
New flowers
Hope you have a sunshiny Saturday.
Explore … create … have fun!
" Little houses on the hillside, little houses made of ticky-tacky ..."
Back in February when we took a ride in the mountains, I saw this interesting little house. It’s clearly visible from the main road through town (although tucked back a ways), but somehow I’ve missed its existence at least a hundred times or more. The self-expression is obvious and seems to fit perfectly with the eclectic vibe of this little mountain town. I’m reminded of a tree house that doesn’t care that it’s not at all camouflaged in its surroundings. Long live individuality!
Now I bet my kids won’t think that a non-blue colored house is so bad after all.