Happy Birthday Bart!!

My Nephew Bart turns 1 year old today!

Dave, do you think you'll like living in a yurt??

Bowling (again!) and Glen and Marketa

We went bowling again with the family on Saturday. We were given two beautiful going away presents: a photo album with pictures of everyone and a CD made by Anthony and Vinny. Thank you Brian, Carolyn, Ethan, Angie, Jon, AJ and Vin.

Glen and Marketa won an Oscar!! If you don't know who they are, you're not a whole person yet.

THE SWELL SEASON

One Week Left!!!

March 3rd....I can't believe it. When we made the decision to go to Oregon at the end of December, we knew the following 2 months would fly by, but the went faster than I could have imagined. We've met a lot of obstacles, but we've had faith and hope and persevered.

Tera sent us a list of the various seeds we will be starting. Here's a sample:

HERBS-BASIL
CATNIP
CHAMOMILE
CHIVES
CREEPING THYME
DILL
ECHINACEA P.
FENNEL, ZEFA FINO, BRONZE AND GREEN
GERMAN WINTER THYME
MUNSTEAD LAVENDER
OREGANO
SAGE
PUMPKINS-NEW ENGLAND PIE
CONNECTICUT FIELD
SPINACH-TYEE
BLOOMSDALE SAVOY
SQUASH-SUMMER-BENNING'S GREEN TINT
BLACK BEAUTY
GOLD RUSH
SENECA SUPREME
SUNBURST
SPACEMISER
YELLOW CROOKNECK
WINTER-VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI
TUFFY
DELICATA-
WALTHAM BUTTERNUT
SWISS CHARD-FORDHOOK GIANT
RHUBARB CHARD

This is about a third of the list! Tera mentioned that there are a good amount of seedlings that end up just being composted. I'm excited to be able to send home some of these seedlings to all our friends and family.

We're leaving our apartment on Friday (eek!) and will be staying with family and friends until Monday.....when we hit the road!

Be well, do good works and keep in touch,

penny

Since Its Been Awhile...

Here's a killer recipe I found on Veg Cooking.

Linda McCartney’s Avocado-and-Green Chili Soup

2 ripe avocados
3 cups soy milk
1 4-oz. can or jar of green chilies
1 medium-sized onion, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. dry sherry
Chopped chilies or fresh parsley, for garnish

• Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop out the pulp and purée in a blender.
• Add the remaining ingredients, except the garnish, to the blender and purée until smooth. Put the mixture into a serving bowl, garnish, and serve immediately.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Enjoy!!