Cottontails in the Garden
A couple wild cottontail rabbits enjoyed the back yard today. It’s nice to see them hanging out together rather than one alone, which is more common. I caught a couple short clips of them lounging and hopping off.
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More May Blooms
There’s so much going on in the garden, I’m adding these pics to the previous post. The front yard is looking lush and full, especially compared to previous years. The backyard is full of color and blooming things. Below, you’ll…
May Garden
The garden is coming into its own this time of year. Early blooming plants are putting on a show and trees have leafed out with fresh growth. I have two wigela that provide profuse swaths of color. one is variegated…
First Blossoms of 2023
This is an exciting time of year for me. With more pronounced seasons in the Pacific Northwest than what I knew growing up in California, Spring has become my favorite season. It brings such a remarkable change from the dark,…
Melting Snow
The sun has come out and the snow has started to melt. We still have freezing days ahead, so it will take time. We are approaching record lows and expect freezing rain over the next couple of days. With two…
Snow Day
It snowed all morning and past noon, blanketing everything with white. Another quiet, chilly day, spent best indoors where it’s cozy warm. Here’s a short video of the snawfall.
Recipe: Salad Olvieh (Persian potato salad)
Ingredients Potatoes (either russet or yukon) Eggs Dill pickles (I really like Mt. Olive brand) Mayonnaise Yellow mustard Ground pepper Chicken (optional) Ratio of potato to egg is generally 1 to 1 in volume, add the rest of the ingredients…
Coyotes
I’ve seen coyotes come by my property numerous times. Occasionally I hear them howling in the distance—one of the eeriest sounds I’ve ever heard. Sometimes the howling will start when a service vehicle sets off it’s siren. Usually I just…
Recipe: Homemade Vanilla Extract
I got a bee in my bonnet and decided to make my own vanilla extract. It’s surprisingly easy if you can be patient. All it requires is vanilla beans, vodka, and a jar. The reason I mention patience is it…
Recipe: Pecan Shaker Cookies
This simple recipe is based on one from a Pleasant Hill, Kentucky recipe book. Pleasant Hill, Kentucky is a historic Shaker village and current destination open to visitors and overnight guests—an experience I highly recommend. You can learn about my…