Things have been a little more hectic than usual around here - so yesterday, after running errands, Christian drove past our usual route home and we took a little break down by the beach. The sky was dark and the wind had whipped up the lake water, allowing me to momentarily pretend that we were by the ocean - the sound was spectacular. We went home to our waiting to-dos, wind-blown and chilled but smiling...
Happiness Is...
Homemade apple crisp. Delicious, sweet, crispy-crunchy crust... tender, thick, warm apple filling... comfort in a bowl. Recipe here - replace berries with any fruit you like/whatever's in season. I like to include the juice of half a lemon to the fruit mixture, adds a nice brightness. Gluten-free flour works a treat. Have a wonderful weekend everybody!
Spring: Day One
It's the first day of spring, but it's sure been feeling a lot like summer around here. Apparently we're in for a few more days of extra-warm temps before they drop back down to normal. I'm no fool (I was born during a massive snowstorm in April) so I know better than to get used to it, but in the meantime we've been taking advantage...
To celebrate the first day of spring, we took a long walk down one of our beloved Hudson trails. We were a little startled that it was warm enough for short sleeves - but it sure felt good. Later, we'll be barbecuing some burgers and perhaps whipping up a margarita or three.
Years ago a dear friend of mine introduced me to the tradition of Persian New Year - I couldn't agree more that the new year should begin on the first day of spring! So much more appropriate than during the freezing, dark days of January, no? Happy Norooz! Hope you all do a little celebrating today.
Happiness Is...
A little - no, make that a LOT - of sunshine. 23 degrees and sunny! In mid-March! Granted, it's pretty weird, but nobody's complaining. I won't wish you a happy weekend since my post is a bit late this week, so... happy Sunday evening!
Happiness Is...
A little pick-me-up. I haven't been feeling too well, so my sweet honeybunches brought these home to cheer me up. Every time I look at them, I feel a little better! Have a lovely weekend everybody!!
