This post may make you think twice if you’ve arrived at the right place. It’s centered around food. Growing, eating, drinking, and baking with a little artsy-crafty splash thrown in just so you remember where you are.
This is my new favorite breakfast. Blueberry Oatmeal Bake. I found the recipe on Pinterest…where else?! I modified things slightly to fit the ingredients that I had plus I don’t like using artificial sweeteners.
Check out this kohlrabi I got in our CSA box! Crazy!! I haven’t cut it open yet…I’m thinking today. I set it next to the loaf of bread we got as well with our farm share this week. I love it when they do community partnerships.
Between the beans from the CSA and my garden I needed to can some more spicy beans. I mixed up a double batch of the brine since I had so many. Not wanting to pour it down the sink, I grabbed some random veggies to try in a jar with some extra spices since I wasn’t including a jalapeno. Time will tell if we enjoy them or not.
Speaking of the garden…the high heat and humidity have done a number on the garden. The beans and squash have quit producing and of course you know about my deer chomped tomatoes. I was watching a youtube video about harvesting potatoes and the gardener mentioned doing a second planting of some of the quick turn around crops that stop production in the heat. Hmm…sounds exactly like what’s happening here. He said to look up the first frost date and count backwards from there to see if there is enough time. Our first frost date is Oct. 2nd so I have time!! I’ll let you know next week what I decided upon.
Since we’re talking about outdoor things…look at these lovely lilies my neighbor so generously lets me pick. She had some other colors but those must be a little tastier to the deer…they beat me to them. My tiger lilies should be blooming this week…if the deer don’t get them first. Darn deer!!
With the heat and humidity I’ve been drinking tons of water. That gets boring sometimes so need to mix it up. My new favorite is club soda with a squeeze of lime or lemon. So refreshing.
All my walking is doing something that I hadn’t really noticed until I put on a shirt I hadn’t worn since my birthday.
I’ve lost 12 lbs. Both my walking and staying away from things such as those in the birthday basket I received. I want to keep this momentum going. Wish me luck!
On Saturday our state wide mask order went into effect for all indoor public spaces…its about time if you ask me.
I started making more masks. J will need a bunch at college. Mini-me will be doing her classes at home for her college courses. We find out later this week what the fate of K-12 school will be.
Are you still with me…I think we’ve finally arrived at the artsy part.
I’m not in love with this page as a whole. But I do love some of the little details.
The textures….
The colors…
And the message.
Today has me replanting in the garden, sewing and stupid household chores.
I love goodies from the garden especially if there is enough to can or freeze or dehydrate. I don’t have a veggie garden here at the lake house as of yet-and I really miss it. my tomatoe plants that I did plant look beautiful but not the fruit itself-sigh.
I love your textured page.
Congrats on the weight loss! I have working hard for a year and posted about it on my post today-it’s harder as we get older for sure Happy T Kathy
The blueberry oatmeal bake sounds real good. A nice change of pace from the usual breakfast routine. Himself’s garden seems to be doing ok in the heat. Congrats on your weight loss. I’m not a fan of pink, but the colors looks so pretty with the aqua. Take care, Happy T Day, and stay cool
That blueberry dish looks delicious! Your weight loss is coming at an incredible rate. Congrats!
I _am_ in love with that page as a whole. I love the color layers and the textures. The sentiment is an inspiration. Nice!
your blueberry breakfast looks yummy as does all your wonderful garden produce and canning! We are enjoying lettuces and cukes right now. The tomato plants are looking very promising so far so we hope this year will be a good one. Kudos on the weight loss- you look great! Happy T day!
12 pounds in just a couple months? That’s impressive, Halle. Good for you!
You do very well with the farm share program. What happens if you don’t like something you receive? For example, I’ve never tried kohlrabi and it doesn’t appeal to my eye.
I love the composition and texture of your spread.
Happy T-day and have a lovely week! Hugs, Eileen
Lots of lovely food, yummy! Gorgeous journal pages. Happy T Day, Valerie
I have this theory about my internet. It knows exactly when it’s Monday at 4 pm, so it immediately goes offline. ATT said they’d send someone Tuesday morning between 8 and noon. Looks like they did, since I’m now online.
No wonder you have lost weight. Not only are you walking more, you are running around doing lots and lots and lots of things, like baking, cooking, canning, etc. Loved seeing all those jars of veggies, too. That was impressive. And your weight loss is incredibly impressive. I know where those pounds went: to my hips (grin).
Wow, the texture in that spread is amazing. I really, really love it. The colors are beautiful, too.
I LOVE my mask you made me. I wear it when I go out I look forward to the day I can wear the winter side. Masks are mandatory here, too.
I think I’ll pass on your club soda, dear. Even with a lime, it doesn’t appeal to me. Yes, I’ve had it and didn’t much care for it. But thanks for sharing it, as well as your garden plans, your jars of veggies, your weight loss, and your incredible journal spread with us for T this Tuesday.
Those veggies look fabulous, home grown always taste much better. Wow, you have lost so much weight – well done! Loving the fabrics for your masks and your art journal pages ?. The texture and metal effect look amazing! Happy T Day wishes! Hugs, Jo x
Loving the texture on your journal page background.
Your canned goods look delicious especially with the added jalapeno. Your garden has been good to you this season.
Wow, that is a lot of weight in a few months especially since you weren’t even trying.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate
Congrats on the 12 pounds. How exciting is that. And sounds like you are just having some summer fun with canning and art. Too bad about the deer. In my garden it is chipmunks. Some of the things have bounced back but are so far behind I will probably never see anything for produce. Love the journal spread too. Hope it was a happy t day. Hugs-Erika
Wonderful page & congrats on your weight loss ~ I need to stop snacking again, chips are my down fall! ~ Enjoy your week
Wow this is a great post. Yep just walking can really drop the pounds. Good for you. The food looks great and the canning too. I am doing my first canning. I hope I do it right. If you have any suggestions for me please email from my blog.
This was a fun post to read. I like hearing about your garden. That’s interesting about doing a second planting if you can get them in with enough time before your first frost. I like the garden journal you’ve been maintaining, to keep track of your plants. Between the heat and the deer here in CT, my flower beds and the few pepper plants I had are pretty much decimated. I like your artwork. It’s good that you can make masks for your family. Keep up with the good work of losing weight, something I need to do, but the heat has prevented me from exercising by walking. Happy belated T-Day!
Congratulations on your weight loss! I walk, but it just makes me eat more! LOL I love baked oatmeal with blueberries! Happy T day!