The Mr. and I and Spencer and Roger (our little furkids) took a vacation and drove to Washington state to see our daughter and son-in-law. We found plenty of "dog friendly" places to stay and they were great little travelers. Our kids welcomed them with open arms, but Lulu her cat, wasn't as welcoming although she pretty much stayed out of their way and sight as they invaded her space.
The pot above, which I believe to be a rustic enameled chamber pot, was a find at a yard sale last year and I finally found a use for it. I really like reusing things with a former life.
This wonderful piece of yummy bread is a gift from my daughter. She gave me a starter which was she made from grapes as the active ingredient in the fermenting process.
It is a batter bread (no kneading) which is baked in a cast iron Dutch oven. I was worried that the altitude had affected it as the top cracked so much, but she assured me that it was just fine and it WAS! I will be using this for other recipes that I will be researching as I love to bake! (a testament to the roll around my gut)
Among my collections are these miniature rolling pins. As a child I had one and most little girls did get to help in the kitchen rolling out dough for pies or cookies. So when I arrived at my daughter's, she presented me with 4 more! I love them and it is a reminder of my childhood. They are not easy to locate, but they do not take up much space and with once exception, there are no duplicates.
With the temperatures dropping, and the trees in their winter fall colors, which by the way, has been spectacular, I have been getting the gardens ready for the first real frost and the snows that will follow. On our trip home, we passed through the town in Oregon on Monday before the terrible shootings. Each day is a blessing so hug your loved ones and live it as if it were your last.
