P has been up to his usual crafty ways. All our neighbors have wonderful wind chimes, and once spring sprang and I started working outsides, I realized I'd like a wind chime for our porch as well. Ever the craftster, P made one quickly, using harvested chimes from one of our Carrboro homes, a little bit of wood, some fishing line, and a very creative wind weight.
We're in the habit of buying Greek olive oil by the 2 L can, and P chopped off the Athena from our ATHENA oil to make the chime. I'm amazed as always at his craftitude.
Week One Victory Farm CSA:
Last weekend our CSA began at the Farmer's Market. We're lucky to have found a CSA where we can choose our own produce from the market stand. We brought home candy-striped beets, leeks, chard, kale, and broccoli. If you've never had farmer's market broccoli before, it is a life-changing experience. The bonus is all of that only cost $13 for organic veggies.
From this yummy hoard, we made:
--beet green, leek and potato soup with broth we made from the chicken we ate for P's birthday when Grandma and Grandpa were here. Two leeks + Beet Green Tops from one bunch beets + 2 potatoes + 1 qt broth + 5 cups water, cooked for 25 minutes and pureed makes the most delicious bowl of witch's brew you've ever tasted. The color does not recommend the soup, however.
--Chard, tomato, chickpea, ragu with cheesy polenta
--Broccoli with Black Bean tostadas with salsa
--Glazed Tofu with Kale and Brown Rice
P has also been feeling jealous of his ukelele, so he built one from H. Here she is premiering the beginnings of her career as a singer-songwriter.
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