Month: September 2012

September joy

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Is it really September?  Can it be true?  The crisp air and pretty mums on my porch tell me that summer has come to an end.  The summer came and went so fast, like it always does. This weekend was full of joy and peace. I indulged in a book.  A new book.  Nothing lofty, just the latest installment in the Rizzoli and Isles series by Tess Gerritsen.  The TV show is lacking, but the book series is addicting. I made potato leak soup.  Have I shared my recipe?  I don’t think I have.  I will soon.  It is most definitely a comfort food that feels naughty, but is actually really healthy.  I also made salad and used tomatoes, a cucumber, a pepper, and herbs from our garden.  I can’t describe the pride I feel when I feed my family with food Chris and I grew together. I bought the latest Vegetarian Times.  The October 2012 issue has a recipe for Dried Fruit Compote in Spiced Zinfandel Syrup.  Oh.  My.  Gosh.  I have to try …

when the going gets tough, bake blueberry banana muffins

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I needed some comfort food today.  It has been a really stressful few weeks and tomorrow is a big milestone in our household: first day of daycare.  I do love the daycare we found because it is very much like school, even for little guys like mine.  They have curriculum that includes music, reading, outdoor time, and of course basic motor skills taught by trained person rather than just mom and dad.  No matter how much I like the daycare, he isn’t with me and he isn’t with Chris, so it is hard now and I think it will take some getting used to.  Even with Chris home, I drive away in the morning feeling like I’m missing a limb.  With Chris back to work, we are leaving precious cargo behind in our hometown.  I know, I know – this is good for him and will reduce overall separation anxiety and will ensure he has solid social skills and all of that, but it is hard for the parents! But…I am also really lucky because …