tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36252044353524714152024-03-12T17:45:29.185-07:00salt, teak & fogblakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.comBlogger338125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-48226859710469878942012-07-19T20:43:00.002-07:002012-07-19T20:43:21.414-07:00one of my (many) excuses for blog neglect...<br />
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Come see me and the 250+ other crafters and artists. I promise I might start posting again if you do ;)<br />
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Until P.R.L. (post-Renegade life)....<br />
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xoxoblakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-35512874643262219472012-05-11T15:56:00.000-07:002012-05-11T15:56:24.789-07:00garden friday | of plants and people<br />
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People, how long can perfect weather last? It's starting to spoil us.<br />
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Have a wonderful weekend & Happy Mamas Day to everyone.<br />
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<br />blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-36909748977444778752012-05-01T14:06:00.001-07:002012-05-01T14:09:46.072-07:00round two: ding!<br />
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Hello! I recently got ID'd as prego by a stranger at the farmer's market, so it looks like it's time to go public. With the most subtle belly shot ever, no less ;)<br />
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So. Something I never thought I'd do was announce a pregnancy via social media. Never say never I guess. Next I'll be tweeting the birth. (Something else I swore was impossible! Actually, having gone through natural childbirth once already I can attest that tweeting while birthing <i>is</i> impossible. Heck, I'm not even sure I was aware of the existence of the internets while birthing.)<br />
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But here we are! Bébé #2 in the oven, clocking in at 14.5 weeks, due on my birthday (or thereabouts) in late October. Happy Birthday me! Actually, this due date is super sweet to me: it basically means my mom and I were/are carrying, birthing, nurturing a precious little one at the exact same time of year. I love stuff like that.<br />
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This pregnancy has been going smoothly. Showing MUCH earlier this time around. Feeling the baby move much earlier, since about a week ago. I had a week or two of feeling grossed out at night, but nothing too tough. Well, actually, it turns out it's <i>harder</i> expecting while taking care of another little one. DUH. Oh, the sleep I got the first time around. The naps, the leisure! The meeeee time.<br />
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Speaking of the first offspring, a funny/sweet story: We recently told Jacky the big news, but it was almost, like... a formality? He kind of already <i>knew</i>. Even before <i>I</i> knew, he was peppering me with questions about pregnant ladies... what they like, what they do, etc. (Me: Hmmm...?) Then, once it was go-time, he turned into "big-brother prepper." I found him in his closet pulling out out-grown clothes and shoes... you know, for when his <i>new baby</i> comes. He would finish up meals promptly, saying he had to be all done before his <i>new baby</i> comes. (We're working on the gestation timing aspect.) It kind of went on and on like that... which was <i>amusing</i>. Finally, we picked up the thread with him and confirmed about all this <i>new baby</i> business. He's super excited but continues to maintain his own theories about childbirth: "No, Mommy, the baby isn't in your tummy. The baby comes in the <u>baby car seat</u>!" Well, no one could call him anti-safety. We continue to work on the details :)<br />
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I was lax in the belly shot department last time around. I may have even taken just one shot--sad!--and it was the day before labor. Maxxximum belly! But, I didn't blog back then, and I guess working in an office gives you no end of attention? I admit I kind of miss that about "real job" life: the daily belly chats and kudos for well-played prego outfits. So, perhaps this time around I'll devote myself better to the belly shot task. It'll be a good fashion motivator, at least!<br />
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I love mornings like this past Friday's: sunny and happy. A quick, easy bagel breakfast with my guys, then I slip outside with still-damp shower hair for a little solo (well, plus kitty) time in the garden. Doesn't hurt that it's a beautiful, warm day. Sun-dried hair -- does it get much better?<br />
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With the alternating rain and sun (my favorite combo), there's a lot happening out back. Ready?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Purple is the color of so many flowers, especially herb blooms. Have you noticed? I've inadvertently planted a very purple garden. I think bees must like purple, or see it very well.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and the award for most forgiving plant goes to: 'prince consort' black currant. I kind of... <i>forgot</i> about this one in the garage for a while. It hung out in its shipping envelope for a loooong while. It happily sprouted a bit in the dark, and I finally planted it in the garden. Within about four days, it started growing like nuts. In possibly the most questionable spot in our yard (I read somewhere it just doesn't <i>care</i>). Go figure. Love plants like this!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">our neighbor's <i>energetic</i> 'cecil brunner' climbing rose. such a pretty borrowed view.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my own 'aromatherapy' rose. despite its somewhat tacky pink color, the scent is HEAVENLY. Today, I made <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8605383@N06/6979933064/">homemade rosewater</a> with two of these blooms.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and, finally... from the files of the life and times of the youngest garden helper. in a recent fit of "I'm sick of being out here MOM!", he clipped off this succulent's ONLY flower spike (look how pretty <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8605383@N06/5612364866/">last year's</a> was!). I was bummed, but... he's three. To my surprise, the clever plant gave it another go. Flower Spike, take two!</td></tr>
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Well, that's the haps from this garden! Hope you had a lovely, sunny, peaceful, plant-iful weekend.<br />
<br />blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-75262798206664938392012-04-20T13:39:00.000-07:002012-04-20T13:40:35.854-07:00garden friday | architectural interest<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8605383@N06/6928771672/" title="it's Day 1 of the playhouse build, and he's already starting with the 'no girls allowed' business. Sigh. by blakekahan, on Flickr"><img alt="it's Day 1 of the playhouse build, and he's already starting with the 'no girls allowed' business. Sigh." height="612" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7059/6928771672_1bcea31f2c_o.jpg" width="612" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8605383@N06/6931036564/" title="Project Playhouse, day 2 by blakekahan, on Flickr"><img alt="Project Playhouse, day 2" height="612" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7134/6931036564_6c96053f97_o.jpg" width="612" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8605383@N06/7080946707/" title="Assistant Jammie Man checks for level. by blakekahan, on Flickr"><img alt="Assistant Jammie Man checks for level." height="612" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/7080946707_19b7c3961a_o.jpg" width="612" /></a><br />
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Take one totally random, ancient, concrete, weed-filled box... clear it out... chop up some wood... zip in a few screws... et voila!... kid heaven! Jacky is now supreme overlord of the garden. Thanks to Handy Daddy.<br />
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It's an incredibly gorgeous, warm (hot?) day out today, with forecasts for more of the same. So, this brief update is about as long as I can manage in front of the computer :) Hope your weekend is lovely!<br />
<br />blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-51797045352642284252012-04-13T15:33:00.000-07:002012-04-13T15:33:12.301-07:00garden friday | thunder and sun<br />
On the morning news today, San Francisco's rainfall was at the top of the list, which <i>never </i>happens (thankfully, I guess). Nearly TWO inches in less than a day. Insane. Plus? A crazy, cracking thunderstorm that lasted for hours. They usually don't last long enough for me here in Northern California. I think my memories of San Diego's violent, seemingly house-splitting thunder are still really strong. And it seemed like there were thunderstorms there all the time. I guess I miss them. Guess I like 'em.<br />
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Today, the sun is out again. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8605383@N06/6928771672/">Project Playhouse</a> is underway. The head builder and his apprentice are trying to co-exist with power tools and lumber long enough to get a big chunk of the structure complete today. Me, I bring tea and snacks and keep out of the way. I've already been put on notice that no girls (much less <i>moms</i>) will be admitted. Seriously, where do they learn this stuff? Is it tucked away in that Y chromosome? I just laugh. He's requested curtains, so I know I'll be admitted at least once :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the next row of salads. accompanied by the ever-present arugula volunteer. to think I almost bought arugula seeds this year!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">borrowed beauty. every Spring, our neighbor's monster <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=cecil+brunner+rose&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&prmd=imvnsofd&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=5KeIT_d_5ZCJAuu22ZgI&ved=0CF0QsAQ&biw=1404&bih=1002">'Cecil Brunner' rose</a> blankets the fence with an avalanche of delicate pink blooms. it's almost time.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and what's this? oh, only one of my <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=romneya+coulteri&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Y6iIT9XTO6qsiQLduqGcCA&ved=0CFoQsAQ&biw=1404&bih=1002">favorite non-edibles</a>. if it flowers, i'll die happy.</td></tr>
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Have a beautiful weekend!blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-51539849587720209362012-04-12T05:00:00.002-07:002012-04-12T05:00:14.184-07:00all the pretty mommies<div style="text-align: center;">
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Recently, from our bathroom vanity...</div>
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JACKY</div>
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<i><b>Mommy, why are you using that?</b></i></div>
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ME </div>
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[putting on makeup in the mirror]</div>
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<i><b>This? It's lipgloss.</b></i></div>
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JACKY</div>
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<i><b>But why are you putting it on?</b></i></div>
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ME</div>
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[smiling]</div>
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<i><b>Uh, so Mommy can look... pretty?</b></i></div>
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[silence]</div>
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ME</div>
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[really not feeling pretty/put together/etc but doesn't every mom</div>
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look pretty to their child?? isn't that like a <i>law</i> of the universe?]</div>
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<i><b>Do you think Mommy is pretty?</b></i></div>
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JACKY</div>
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<i><b>No</b></i></div>
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ME</div>
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[smile. even he can tell. damn.]</div>
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JACKY</div>
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<b><i>You're not pretty. You're <u>magical</u>.</i></b></div>
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ME</div>
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<b><i>Oh.... I'll take that, thank you.</i></b></div>
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[kiss]</div>
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<br /></div>blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-77040098558139876472012-04-11T09:58:00.002-07:002012-04-11T13:17:57.640-07:00let them eat salad<br />
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It's kind of funny to remember, but when I was a kid, you could say I was a pretty picky eater. My likes: toast with butter (or, sadly, probably margarine) and salad with Italian dressing (the kind from the packet that you shake in the special carafe). Pretty much it. Most meat, I'd pick apart. Forget about most veg. Yep, if I had a basic salad drenched in lots of dressing, I was good.<br />
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I wouldn't call myself picky at all anymore, but anything green with a good dressing still tops my list. To me, the perfect snack is crudité, cut up and eaten at the kitchen counter, with some garlicky vinaigrette. Jacky also loves vinegar-y flavors (that's ma boy), so we always have a jar of homemade dressing in the fridge.<br />
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I recently had an overwhelming urge to make about a half-dozen dressings at once... the new Bon Appétit was the main culprit. My ever-present anchovy craving may have also been a factor. Some just-about-ready greens out in the garden definitely contributed.<br />
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Here's how I think I'm going to dress my salads and veg this Spring:<br />
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<b>My Everyday Vinaigrette.</b> Combine in a jar and shake:<br />
--> minced/pressed garlic (1 clove) + lemon (1/2) + sherry vinegar (2 T) + S/P + tarragon (pinch dried) + dijon mustard (1 T) + olive oil (to taste; enough to emulsify)<br />
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<b>Miso, Carrot and Sesame Dressing.</b> (Bon Appétit April 2012) Combine in a jar and shake:<br />
--> white miso (1/2 c) + veg oil (6 T) + shredded carrot (1/4 c) + grated peeled ginger (2 T) + rice vinegar (2 T) + toaste sesame seeds (4 t) + toaste sesame oil (2 t) + honey (2 t) + water (1/4 c)<br />
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<b>Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing. </b>(Bon Appétit April 2012) Combine in a food processor and purée:<br />
--> mayo (1/2 c) + buttermilk (1/3 c) + chopped chives (1/4 c) + chopped italian parsley (1/4 c) + chopped fresh tarragon (1 T) + lemon juice (1 T) + anchovy filets (2) + garlic clove (1) + S/P to taste<br />
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<b>Gwynneth's Anchovy Vinaigrette.</b> (from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fathers-Daughter-Delicious-Celebrating-Togetherness/dp/0446557315/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334162280&sr=8-1">her book</a>) Combine in a blender and purée:<br />
--> olive oil packed anchovies (6) + dijon mustard (2 t) + red wine vinegar (2 T) + extra virgin olive oil (1/3 c) + freshly ground black pepper to taste<br />
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<b><a href="http://domesticreflections.blogspot.com/2009/01/whats-happened-to-life-on-farm.html">Jora's</a> "Brown Dressing." </b>The delicious-looking recipe with the funny name, that I <i>know</i> Jacky will love, being that he's a parmesan monster. (via <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Parmesan-Balsamic-Vinaigrette-105428">Epicurious</a>). Mash garlic and half the salt to a paste, then whisk in remaining ingredients until emulsified:<br />
--> garlic (1 clove, minced) + salt (1/2 t) + balsamic vinegar (2 T) + lemon juice ( 1 t) + minced fresh basil (3 T) + finely-grated parmesan (1/4 c) + black pepper (1/4 t) + olive oil (1/2 c)<br />
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What's your favorite way to eat your greens?<br />
<br />blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-55749068605856234852012-04-10T11:22:00.001-07:002012-04-10T11:23:22.200-07:00garden friday | glorious sun!<br />
Here's a cure for a rainy day. Today, the drops are gently falling here and will do so most of the week. I kind of love it because I'm a lazy waterer. But, really... I do prefer sun, glorious sun. It literally makes me giddy. I'm easy.<br />
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But, I'm so tardy with my admittedly self-imposed deadline of Friday garden posts. No biggie, but it <i>is</i> a tad lame that I actually shot these almost a week ago. I just don't get that much computer time these days. I feel like there's some parallel between time and income. You know how they say, how ever much money you make, that's pretty much what you'll spend? Maybe even more? (Not the good savers, but most people.) I feel like, no matter what my work/family/activity situation is, I just never have enough time. I'm always 105% committed. It needs fixing, but how?<br />
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Anyway, thank you <a href="http://one80three60.blogspot.com/">Kim</a> for posting your <a href="http://one80three60.blogspot.com/2012/04/sanctuary.html">glorious garden photos</a>. They are stunning. And, you helped me get off my no-time train and just post some photos of pretty sunlight on growing plants. Ahhh.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Almost overnight, the 'Lisbon' lemon tree has about a hundred buds on it. It's amazing what happens with the start of a new season, plus the proper fertilizer.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Gravenstein' apple branch covered with flower buds.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lavender. The bees are quickly finding their way back to our yard. Butterflies too. Jacky is determined to learn how to sit very quiet and still, so that butterflies will land on his hand. He's really, really determined.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Starts in the works: cherry tomatoes, herbs for replenishment, climbing vines, sunflowers + more flowers.</td></tr>
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Hope there's just the right mix of sun and rain in your garden this week!<br />
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<b>lately, I...</b><br />
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// thought better of my usual pre-sleep reading ritual. I didn't even crack the new book I couldn't wait to start, and just enjoyed the delightfully loud sound of raindrops falling just above a cozy sleeping nook we occupied Saturday night. It was a great night of sleep.<br />
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// go with the flow re: the boy's peculiar napping requirements (hot, scratchy puppet on that hand, read that book, hold it like this, don't fold that blanket, etc etc) and relish the fact that he occasionally naps again. And, so I sometimes nap, too.<br />
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// mentally dog-eared last weekend's <a href="http://blog.sfgate.com/scavenger/2010/03/19/take-a-tech-sabbath-for-national-day-of-unplugging/">smart phone-free hiatus/sabbath</a> thingy, and realized it was a natural state for me. I put that 'shiny rock' away for days, and still haven't checked in on Instagram. It feels just fine. (Oh, I'll be back!)<br />
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// fell desperately behind on emails, blog posts and all things internet-y. I feel bad about the emails (and will remedy very soon!), but not much else!<br />
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// blew off the March photo a day thing (a while ago). I'm OK with it. As a recovering victim of the "should do's" I truly relish blowing off minor (ok, super casual) commitments like this. You know, only if I feel like it.<br />
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// realized I have no idea where to plant a black currant plant waiting in the cool recesses of our garage. I think I might be running out of garden space. Yikes.<br />
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// have been absolutely stinking of chlorine lately (which I simultaneously loathe and love--dries my skin horribly, but smells like <i>summer</i>). Mommy and Me swimming lessons!<br />
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// parked the bread starter in the back of the fridge for a baking break, and cultured some cream for butter instead.<br />
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// figured we might as well start "doing" Easter for Jacky. Not in a religious sense, but you know... easter basket, egg dying, etc. Yes, having put it off this long, we must seem like the biggest grumps and meanies. Probably. It's not at the top of my holiday list, and maybe we resist the "should do's" to a bit of an extreme? All I know is we're not going with the nasty, branded, cello-wrapped, so-called baskets J was eyeing at Target! Good grief. I mean, Peeps may be a requirement in my book. Disney-branded crap is not.<br />
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// joined Toby for a leisurely date night... ostensibly for work purposes, but the break-down of the evening went like this: 2% work event, 8% walking to dinner hand-in-hand (flashing back to pre-kid days), 60% actual delightful dinner (dessert, works), 30% post-meal bookstore browsing. Perfect.<br />
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// have not touched, washed or looked at a diaper in 2 weeks. Diaper-free nighttime is here! Woot!
<br/><br/>blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-49825564232500984272012-03-21T09:48:00.000-07:002012-03-21T09:48:17.215-07:00I've got a Foggy Notion<br />
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Friends, in between the usual rhythm of family life--laundry, swimming lessons, trying to SLEEP--it's been work, work, work around here lately. Quite a few exciting <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/willowship?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Willow Ship</a>-related announcements are afoot... the first of which is happening today.<br />
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Today is the re-opening of <b><a href="http://www.foggy-notion.com/" target="_blank">Foggy Notion</a></b>, Alissa Anderson's really special studio and shop in the Inner Richmond. Alissa's shop is a curated collection of beautiful and useful items--all handmade, organic and eco-conscious. Alissa is such a friendly, encouraging and <i>motivated</i> person, and I'm so proud that she selected some of my linen dinner and cocktail napkins for <a href="http://www.foggy-notion.com/" target="_blank">Foggy Notion</a>.<br />
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I stopped by the totally re-designed space last Friday and it's a wonderland of reclaimed wood installations and beautiful light. If you're in town, plan on coming to the <b>grand re-opening party this Friday night</b>. Toby and I are making a mini-date night out of it, and I can't wait to meet some of the other artists and see the whole revamped store put together.<br />
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Oh, and check <a href="http://www.dailycandy.com/all-cities/article/122312/Foggy-Notion-Home-Goods-Skin-Care-Photography-and-More" target="_blank">out today's <b>Daily Candy feature</b></a><b> on <a href="http://www.foggy-notion.com/" target="_blank">Foggy Notion</a></b>!<br />
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<br />blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-10639477458498742652012-03-16T15:24:00.000-07:002012-03-16T15:24:24.160-07:00garden friday | week of winter edition<br />
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It seems Winter finally came. Let's hope it's just about done. The week before, we ate dinner in the garden on a gorgeous, warm evening, and it's really hard to go back to umbrellas, thermals and Christmas-y tea after all that loveliness.<br />
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Due to all the rain, this was almost a post with one, pathetic little kitty photo. He loves being out in the rain. Me, not exactly. Well, maybe Pablo just likes it better than all the 3 yr old attention he gets inside. Anyway, it stormed all week, and brave Mr Pabs sat it out and soaked it all in, just like the thankful plants. I was pretty thankful, too. I always love an excuse to leave the garden hoses alone.<br />
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As for those plants. There was a break in the rain today and I dashed out with the camera to capture the happy, soaked garden.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The blue borage and arugula volunteers are popping up EVERYWHERE. Especially the arugula, which I let go to seed then ignored for months. Millions of seeds all over my gravel and beds, all popping up. And they, like borage, will grow anywhere. One nice thing is that when you walk on all the arugula sprouts, the air smells peppery and delicious. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nasturtiums pop up everywhere too. I gleefully pop them up and out. Sometimes, I might actually say NO! as I pull them up. No, no, no.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A plant I <i>do</i> want. The kumquats are coloring up nicely.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And, now... my pretties. The apple espaliers are blossoming. Last year, there was one of these clusters on the Gravenstein, but this must be the year of maturity, as the top and middle tiers are covered in blossom clusters. It's been so interesting watching these trees do vastly different things each Spring, these past 3 years.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The blossoms start out hot pink, then fade to a light shell pink, then white. Sadly, this year, I'll have to pinch off any fruit again, as we have one more tier of branches to grow. One more year! For those keeping track, it also looks like I'll be able to keep that half-broken branch on the Gravenstein. It <i>may</i> have knitted itself back together -- fingers crossed!</td></tr>
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Hope you have beautiful gardening weather this weekend. Spring is almost here!<br />
<br />blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-52677958871623820522012-03-15T10:09:00.000-07:002012-03-15T10:09:17.692-07:00sew clothes? why not?<br />
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My mom was a great mom. Want to know why? Here's one example. When I was, oh, ten or so? She told me that one of the things she admired about me was my ability to finish whatever project I started. Tenacity, focus. Nice, right? .... only, even at that age, I thought to myself, "<i>really? me? oh-kayyy....." </i> Maybe she really did think I was a great project-finisher, which is fine. She was a wonderful encourager.<br />
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But, really. I may finish things from time to time, but I wouldn't say it's a life-defining characteristic. Far from it! I can't tell you how many projects I have pending. From Jacky's long-awaited <a href="http://saltteakandfog.blogspot.com/2011/08/big-boy-farm-quilt-progress.html" target="_blank">Farm Quilt</a>, to some wind wands he's about to grow out of, to a Liberty of London quilt I sketched out, to... well, it goes on and on.<br />
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And, I'm OK with it. If I spin it positively (why not?), you could say I'm curious. I want to <i>do.</i> I'm a great project <i>starter</i>. Fine.<br />
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The other thing my Mom was great at was sewing. She made me many of my favorite pieces of clothing when I was little. Clothes that made me so happy I'd try to wear them every day. Clothes that made me twirl.<br />
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So, my latest project? I want to sew some clothes. Yes, I may currently only know how to sew a variety of straight lines, but... why not? I taught myself how to sew those lines, so why not dive in a little further?<br />
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And, really, it all started with a couple of cute Japanese books. I mean, a book called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Am-Cute-Dresses-Simple-Designs/dp/1596683511/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1331830745&sr=1-1" target="_blank">I Am Cute Dresses</a>? There's no way I can <i>not</i> buy that. The sewing is so simple that there aren't even patterns. Just a variety of ways of modifying simple shapes, using basic techniques.<br />
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I also picked up <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Modern-Sewing-Patterns-Favorite/dp/159668352X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1331830767&sr=1-2" target="_blank">Simple Modern Sewing</a>, which does have a handful of basic patterns you can modify for dozens of pieces. For a construction novice like me, it's perfect with it's generous explanations of the basics. Like, serious "step zero" information.<br />
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So, we'll see? Maybe if I can figure this stuff out, I can move onto "real" stuff like the beautiful <a href="http://blog.shopwiksten.com/" target="_blank">Wiksten patterns</a> by Jenny Gordy.<br />
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Do you sew clothes? Any tips?<br />
<br />blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-72079209210505404892012-03-12T14:30:00.004-07:002012-03-12T14:40:51.708-07:00how to eat kumquats<br />
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First off, if you <a href="http://pinterest.com/blakekahan/" target="_blank">follow me on Pinterest</a>, so sorry about the kumquat pin-bomb! I'm done, for now :)<br />
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So, kumquats. We now have our own little tree that seems to be doing well. Upon bringing the little guy home from the garden store, we promptly devoured all the ripe fruit. Now, all the greenies are going orange. In my yard! Citrus ripening in San Francisco!<br />
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It's exciting. And, since kumquats from <i>actual</i> citrus farmers are in the markets now, for cheap, I've been trying to broaden my kumquat-usage horizons. How do you like to eat them?<br />
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So far, I've not been terribly creative: I just like to eat 'em whole. The tart inside marries so well with the sweet, citrus-oil-rich rind. My second favorite way to use kumquats is as a bribe. Sad but true. Jacky will do just about ANYTHING for a couple 'quats.<br />
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Beyond that, I was trying to think up some salads, some cooked recipes, etc... but why strain yourself thinking when there's Pinterest?? Such a great recipe source. Here's some of the highlights of my recent pinning blitz:<br />
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Ginger Kumquat Smash || Source: <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/recipe-gingerkumquat-smash-straight-up-cocktails-and-spirits-136839" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">thekitchn.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/blakekahan/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">blake</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Beet, Kumquat, Quinoa Salad || Source: <a href="http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2011/04/beet-blood-orange-kumquat-and-quinoa-salad.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">loveandoliveoil.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/blakekahan/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">blake</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was one of those "no time to engage in the dressing power struggle let's just get outside!" beautiful, sunny days. Don't you love the hacked formerly-footie PJs? So classy. But, this boy is growing fast, and feet-first.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Can't you imagine the handfuls of blueberries? We've definitely never had clusters like this before.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The peas are up and reaching. I think if I had to pick one Spring crop and grow only it, it would be peas. Fresh, raw peas right from the shell are a revelation. I never used to think I liked peas until I had 'em fresh. So far, my douses of organic Sluggo have kept the pea-chompers at bay.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kiwi vine is making buds! If you look closely, you can see two. Future food, my boy.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Variegated 'Pineapple' mint. I whacked it back hard mid-winter and it's back for Round Two. My mom's wise words about the dangers of planting mint in open ground are echoing in my ears... I've started spying it popping up here and there and <i>there.</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Lime' scented geranium. I kind of want to collect other "flavors" -- do you have any you particularly like?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rose Geranium. Behind this little monster is the hose spigot, so every time I water, I have to plunge my hands into the foliage. I love that scent.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The perennial flowering plants are starting to grow and bloom. I'm so bad: if a plant isn't edible, I have no capacity for remembering its name. I truly love this plant, but I couldn't tell you what it's called. I think it's a California native, since it shows up almost as frequently as my other favorite, <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=images+echium&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=4J1aT-yHFfTWiAKry_HHCw&ved=0CDUQsAQ&biw=1595&bih=1017" target="_blank">Echium</a> (OK, I can remember that name.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spanish lavender is budding. The bees will be ecstatic soon.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The latest collection of shards found in the yard, relics of the family before us.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The awesome dirt pile & truck corner. You can also see this weekend's project: weed-whack/saws-all/rip out all the rest of the old vines along the back fence. Oh, we have plans. Plans that might include a lovely sitting deck alongside the aforementioned playhouse. These plans must be pushed forward.</td></tr>
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Hope you have a lovely weekend!
<br/><br/>blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-33322411686878382832012-03-06T09:45:00.000-08:002012-03-06T09:45:07.762-08:00five things<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">photo by Toby</td></tr>
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1. <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/02/best-egg-sandwich-youll-ever-have.html" target="_blank">this egg sandwich</a>, on homemade bread. with crappy American cheese. possibly with a couple pickled jalapeños tucked inside. Oh. Yeah.<br />
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2. early morning sleepy kid snuggles.<br />
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3. almost being done compiling tax info for a complicated year. ugh. every year I think I'm going to be done by Feb 1. never happens.<br />
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4. amanda's <a href="http://www.soulemama.com/soulemama/2012/02/in-hand.html" target="_blank">new magazine</a>. can't wait to get my copy.<br />
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5. jora's <a href="http://www.domesticreflections.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-do-you-like-my-new-do.html" target="_blank">pretty redesign</a>, by the talented <a href="http://desimckinnon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Desi</a>. Love the type, the colors, the friends working together :)<br />
<br />blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-62921187601493993922012-03-05T10:05:00.002-08:002012-03-05T10:06:26.396-08:00garden friday | citrus blossom-scented edition<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meyer Lemon in bloom. Oh, the smell... it's simply heavenly.</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">Hope you had a lovely weekend!</span></span></div>blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-70186849635503353132012-03-01T12:58:00.001-08:002012-03-01T13:00:06.361-08:00put an egg on it<br />
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My recent food philosophy. I used to be squeamish around any egg with moving parts, but my how things have changed. I put an egg on it any ol' time now.<br />
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Current fave egg substrate? Martha's gringo version of <b><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/851646/vegetable-bibimbap" target="_blank">vegetable bibimbap</a></b> (white girl Seoul food? Ha. Sorry about that.). Now, I'm no expert on Korean food, but I'm certain that this "simplified" version is not 100% legit (I have no idea what the difference would be; if you do, please enlighten me), but all I know is I made this for lunch 3 days in a row last week. Oh yeah.<br />
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I make it with whatever I have on hand, as it's pretty much a template: rice + veg + egg + flavors... if I have these basics, I'm good to go:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a pretty egg, gorgeous leftover red Thai rice, the holy flavor trinity (sriracha, dark sesame oil, tamari) and... well, it's garlic. You know garlic.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">today's veg selection + some onion slices (camera shy). I usually like scallions best, plus some cabbage (we were out). The kale is frozen from the garden. Did you know you can just tuck kale un-blanched in the freezer? It does great.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Martha's recipe doesn't call for these, but I really can't get enough sesame flavor.</td></tr>
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I find this dish to be so filling and satisfying and perfect on a cold, drizzly day. Did I mention it's a one pot, one dish meal? <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/851646/vegetable-bibimbap" target="_blank">Check out the recipe</a> and get improvising!<br />
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<br />blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-73818285241638388292012-02-29T08:53:00.000-08:002012-02-29T08:53:09.276-08:00wordless wednesday<br/>
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<br/>blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-4409723165788244162012-02-28T09:50:00.001-08:002012-02-28T09:51:24.956-08:00willow ship on the tee-vee today<br />
My work is on the tube today, on the <a href="http://www.thenateshow.com/" target="_blank">Nate Berkus show</a>! Do you watch that show? I don't usually catch much daytime television, but I'm pretty excited that Nate is talking up hand-printed wares. (Wish he would have said who made them though!) Check out the video and see if you can spot my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81266887/linen-cocktail-napkins-four-feathers-in" target="_blank">Four Feathers cocktail napkins</a>.<br />
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Or you can <a href="http://www.thenateshow.com/videos/detail/3902/nates-finds-hand-blocked-prints/" target="_blank">watch it directly on Nate's site</a>.<br />
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If you want to watch the whole episode, it's on NBC channel 11 at 3pm here in SF. If you're elsewhere, <a href="http://www.thenateshow.com/station-finder" target="_blank">here's where to look up your station/time</a>.<br />
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Pretty crazy, huh?blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-86914046330446245102012-02-24T15:13:00.001-08:002012-02-24T15:18:16.174-08:00garden friday | sunny & sprouty edition<br />
It was a beautiful, nearly hot week in the garden. I took lots of breaks from working in the still-chilly downstairs studio to just sit outside pondering, snooping, sipping coffee and sketching.<br />
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This new perennial-heavy garden plan has me hunting harder for signs of progress (it's a slower growing plan), which is an adjustment. In prior years I would have planted every single Spring seed (and every inch of soil) the day after I returned from an annual early February business trip. Little green shoots would pop up nearly in unison all throughout the garden beds, which was a fresh bit of excitement (and maintenance) every day. I think this new, "investment-y" plan's going to be great, but there's just not that visual WOW just yet. Patience.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jacky planted these chives. Thinking of doing a couple more pots of them and placing them on the side of our yard that gets overrun by aphid-attracting wild nasturtiums, I guess to keep them on the nasties and away from the veggies. It's said that chives help with the little suckers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spears! I've been backfilling the asparagus trenches as the little tips emerge. This crown, which gets the most sun, is in the lead: all the soil has been back-filled and this little spear can now grow, frond out and do its growing up thing. We won't be picking/eating for a couple years.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lettuce sprouts! Multiplying overnight.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Do you grow Alpine Strawberries? You really should. They're pretty plants, almost never die, are perennial ever-bloomers, and the the tiny fruits are ah-mayzing. Almost like a watermelon-y berry taste. I planted mine from <a href="http://www.reneesgarden.com/seeds/seeds-hm/herbsM.htm#strawberry" target="_blank">these seeds</a> two years ago, and this newer plant was transplanted here from a tiny self-sown volunteer off the main plant. Super carefree: just plunk it in and it won't stop.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Such pretty flowers too.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">crazy bed head + runny nose + dirt pile = fun garden times</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">Next up: <a href="http://www.reneesgarden.com/seeds/seeds-hm/flowersL.htm#monarda" target="_blank">'bergamo bouquet' monarda</a>, <a href="http://www.johnnyseeds.com/p-7978-anise-hyssop-og.aspx" target="_blank">anise hyssop</a>, carrots, parsley, cilantro, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8605383@N06/5954920065/" target="_blank">favorite lettuce</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">To pot up: meyer lemon, kumquat, rosemary</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">To do: massive weeding and tidying (bet this'll be on the list next week!)</span>
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<br />blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-45749419508685281712012-02-23T11:43:00.001-08:002012-02-23T14:33:24.554-08:00so hungry<br />
in case you're hungry right now, too... this is *exactly* what I want to eat right now.<br />
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A pile of these lentil samosas:<br />
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Source: <a href="http://www.journeykitchen.com/2011/07/lentil-stuffed-samosas-dal-ke-samose.html?showComment=1312031536621#c6833846772839457416" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">journeykitchen.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/blakekahan/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">blake</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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A big bowl of <a href="http://bonzochoochandme.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sara's</a> gorgeous, green soup:<br />
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Source: <a href="http://bonzochoochandme.blogspot.com/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">bonzochoochandme.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/blakekahan/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">blake</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Followed by a very dark cup of decaf and one of these mounds of coco-heaven:<br />
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Source: <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2012/02/double-coconut-muffins/#more-8175" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">smittenkitchen.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/blakekahan/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">blake</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Unfortunately, it's just minutes before lunch, blood sugar is low, and all I have are some random bits and bobs upstairs.<br />
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Think I'll probably make a variation on this salad, with leftover jerked chicken:<br />
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Source: <a href="http://farmhousetable.wordpress.com/2010/08/26/warm-chicken-salad-with-peppers-pears-toasted-pinenuts/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">farmhousetable.wordpress.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/blakekahan/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">blake</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Plus a cup of something dark and a nibble of <a href="http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=hazelnut+toffee+chocolate&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&prmd=imvnse&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1462&bih=1014&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=17924629865098333133&sa=X&ei=HpZGT9PhKMTKiAK93fTaDQ&ved=0CGQQ8wIwAA#ps-sellers" target="_blank">my favorite chocolate</a>.<br />
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What's for lunch at your place??<br />
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Capitola, CA<br />
19 Feb 2012<br />
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<br />blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18186908799064586468noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3625204435352471415.post-31256966788417639752012-02-17T21:04:00.000-08:002012-02-17T21:04:49.294-08:00garden friday | first seeds edition<br/>
<br/><b>// Summary of the Week //</b><br/><br/>
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Sun: present at times<br/><br/>
Naked child sessions: one<br/><br/>
Seeds planted: peas, chard, lettuces<br/><br/>
Seed not planted b/c I forgot to buy them: kale (doh!)<br/><br/>
Spotted: raspberry shoots, asparagus tips<br/><br/>
Harvested: some thyme and rosemary<br/><br/>
Eaten: all the kumquats (for now)<br/><br/>
Pruned: big apple tree (branches used for pea trellis)<br/><br/>
Broken: orange watering can (note to garden assistant: it is not a "mallet")<br/><br/>
Ordered: black currant, honeybush (see last photo!)<br/>
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<br/>Honey Bush! I've never seen one before, so I had to have it :)
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