I decided to branch out this year and entered the African violet that I had babied along and a couple of dish settings, one for a tray and one for a table.
Most of these things belong to me and are vintage or antique. :) Some of the flowers are from purple beans and peas.
Some pictures from the parade…
At the Fairgrounds
Have men on horses ever helped you park? It’s a fun sight.
Just a quick look into the garden…
"Bright lights" Swiss Chard
This is my first time growing this. It tastes like beets.
I used some on a pizza the other night. :)
I just noticed today that the borage has started to flower.
The flowers are supposed to have a mild cucumber flavor. I haven't tried one yet, but am looking forward to it!
This is all for now, but there is plenty more to post later. :)
Follow this link and scroll down a bit if you’d like a sound clip:
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/eastern_wood-pewee/id
The Brown Thrasher has a lovely call:
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/brown_thrasher/id
I spell grey with an “e”,which is quite acceptable; however, the preferred American spelling is “gray” and that is how “Gray Catbird” is supposed to be spelled. My mistake.:)
I had the privilege of witnessing my first show this weekend!
It was held at the fairgrounds in Indianola Iowa.
There were rows of grooming tables, and so many sweet “babies”.
Such faces…
There were indoor pens and outdoor pens.
Stretch
Hi, I’m adorable, and my name is:
They had smooth there as well(but the rough is my favorite.)
Smooth and rough together
I loved Carson soo much and even got to cuddle him a bit after his time in the ring. He was my Favorite out of all the dogs I saw there.:)
He had such a happy, gentle face, and wonderfully large paws.
So ends this lengthy post…
a.k.a my Easter dessert
I came across a recipe for “Arabian Rose Water Pudding” on Allrecipes.com. (I added a little vanilla as well.) The person who submitted the recipe said that some people make it into a parfait with cake.
Before all was said and done my take was a Genoise with Raspberry Jam and Arabian Rose water pudding!
Quite tasty. I don’t know if I’d ever made a sponge cake of any description either—some nice firsts. :)
