07.02.09
Bye for now!
I’m taking a blog break—I’m finally sending my beloved MacBook Pro in for a much needed tune-up. I’ll be back the week of the 13th.

See you soon!
First harvest
Bryan found the first mid-summer crop in the garden yesterday—two giant cucumbers that we probably should have located and picked last week. I had no idea they’d be ready so soon—we just finished the peas and lettuce a couple of weeks ago.
Bryan chopped up the cucumbers with onions and tossed them into a mixture of vinegar, sugar, water and salt. The recipe suggested that this marinade could be kept all summer—just add more cucumbers as needed. Those of you who know Bryan won’t be surprised when he tosses it after a mere 48 hours.

06.28.09
The Gemini

Lately, I’ve been reading a lot about a new artisan elderflower liquor called St-Germain. I found a recipe for a St-Germain cocktail in this month’s issue of Living. It’s quickly become my favorite summer drink, as evidenced by the empty bottle…
The Gemini
(Makes 2)
- 4 ounces grapefruit juice, strained
- 3 ounces St-Germain liqueur
- 2 ounces vodka
- Ice cubes
- Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine)
- 2 grapefruit-rind twists
Directions:
- Mix grapefruit juice, St-Germain, vodka, and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into 2 chilled glasses. Top with Prosecco.
- Serve each with a grapefruit twist.
06.26.09
Overheard: Anniversary edition
Ava, after watching our wedding video last night: Mom, can I please be at your next wedding?
06.23.09
Overheard
Ava: I really wish Aunt Katie could bring her kitty Sophie with her when she visits.
Mom: Really? Doesn’t Sophie bite?
Ava: No!
Mom: Oh, was I thinking of someone else? Dagny, maybe?
Ava: No, you were thinking of Olivia.








