Archive for July, 2010

the beginning of the rainbow

July 16th, 2010

There are 6 layers of cake freezing in my freezer for Saturday’s party. Still deciding on a filling, but I’m pretty sure this will be frosted in fluffy white meringue frosting, because well, clouds go well with rainbows. No?

squashed and battered and just plain beet

July 13th, 2010

Summer around our house looks like a low budget horror movie with the red juices of summer’s bounty dripping from my countertops and children. When the cherry harvest is finished, the strawberries and beets kick in to carry us through until winter. I’ve never been a beet eater, but our CSA is seeing to it […]

save a life, spot a drowning

July 11th, 2010

My public service for the day – tips for spotting a drowning. May you never need to know this, but just in case you do.

you are blonde to meeeee!

July 11th, 2010

I’d wish you a Happy Fourth of July, but we’re closer to Bastille day. So, let them eat cake then off with their heads! In recognition of the independence of our country, we spent Independence weekend in Colorado Springs at the Broadmoor. (The Bro More to those in the know) Lovely hotel from the outside. […]