Warming Temps...44º

A promise of sunny days ahead makes next week perfect for deadheading daffodils, weeding, transplanting new starts and planting onions...I remembered to buy seed potatoes at Grain Growers on Thursday, but will wait a few weeks before planting them.

I spent hours in the kitchen yesterday, made a batch of humus and toasted white corn tortillas in the oven to use for dipping...Cooked a batch of lentils with onions, peppers and celery to use as added protein in my veggie dishes or to serve over a whole grain, such as bulgar, quinoa, brown rice...Dinner yesterday, was asparagus from our garden (really early this year,) salad greens, and sautéed mushrooms...Herb had a pork chop and I had crusty, browned tofu.

I find it difficult to keep enough fresh fruits and veggies in the fridge and to make sure I don't loose something in the back and find it when it is too late!..Bobi gave me a hint many months ago to keep cut peppers by wrapping them in a small paper towel, then into a ziplock bag before placing them back in the fridge...Keeps them for going slimy, also works for onions and cilantro...Must get moving, time for my walk...Hugs To All...OWAV:)

Tofu Testing...45º

Made a run to the grocery store after water therapy yesterday...Bought fruit, mushrooms, veggies and tofu...I was starving when I got home, so I sautéed mushrooms, rinsed, drained, sliced the tofu and put it along side the mushrooms, drizzled with soy sauce and a bit of avacodo oil and let it get crusty and brown...Herb was cooking his hamburger patty, so I shared my mushrooms with him...He heated mashed potatoes and added salad to his plate...I warmed 2 small corn tortilla shells and made tofu tacos for my dinner...Like I said, I was starving, it tasted good!..Watch out kids, Tofurkey might be on the Thanksgiving menu...Thanks Bob for the suggestion...LOL

Thanksgiving might be lonesome at out house this coming November...Hugs To All...OWAV:)

Cloudy/Rainy,occasional sun...34º

Looks like a perfect day for indoor projects and maybe a walk when it warms up a little...Tried a curry/lentil recipe yesterday, served it over mashed potatoes, but just so so...See what I can come up with today!...Hugs To All...OWAV:)

Visitors...39º/Cloudy

Had a delightful day yesterday, visiting with Sue, Cindy and Troy who came up from LaGrande to see the sights in Wallowa County...The clouds finally moved high enough to get a view of the mountains, before they had to leave...I had mostly vegan soup in the crockpot and cornbread for our lunch...We toured our lower property where Dan has his Hobbit Abode, in a misty rain...Herb and I enjoyed their company, lots of stories and laughter.

Shortly after they left, Bobi started sharing photos of Cienna and Austin leaving for the Prom...So nice for us to be included in these memories through photos...Also good to connect with Bobi on her Birthday...Our family is dear to us!..Hugs to All...OWAV:)

Windy Day...42º Rain

Nice steady rain overnight, now the grass will really jump...With the cool breeze yesterday it was a perfect day to work on the irrigation ditch...We had lined the ditch about 20 years ago with railroad ties, to make it easier to mow and 4x4's to keep the gravel in place...Yesterday the rotted 4x4's were replaced, Herb doing the heavy work, me looking on, helping with the lifting and handing him tools so he didn't have to climb in and out of the ditch...One of our neighbors stopped by, offering help, but we said, "No thanks, we can do it."..And we did, one more time.

I fixed pizza for dinner, mine was vegan, his regular style...Spent the afternoon reading and waiting for the rain...Think I will do a pot of soup for this rainy day, not sure it will be totally vegan, I have some leftovers that need to be used...Hugs To All...OWAV:)

Changing Weather...45º/breezy

Woke early to the wind chimes on our front porch, waited for the sound of rain, but so far that isn't happening...I scattered poppy, cosmos and marigold seeds yesterday, anticipating that the rain will tamp them into the soil, so they can take root...I am also in the process of removing all the soil from the half barrels, that for 20 years have held bedding plants on our deck...Time to downsize and have a new look.

We are winding down another month at water therapy, one month left before our summer break...It is Pams last month, as she starts her summer job with the Forest Service...Pat will be back from her winter in Maryland and take Pams place for the remaining month.

CHIP went well last night with Vegan Nachos for our dinner/supper...They were very good and I give them a 5 on my rating scale of 1-5...Our lesson last night was on carbs/sugars/simple sugars...I feel like I'm getting some of the education that I went searching for when I started my job as cafateria supervisor and came up empty handed...Better late than never?..I only wish my brain still worked as well as it did almost 30 years ago...I even forgot my phone last night, so no photo of the ice water...Hugs To All...OWAV:)

Quick Note...45º

Last nice day before the rain comes, so this will be short...I didn't accomplish much yesterday morning as the day warmed up quickly and still not much shade to work in, although the trees are leafing out.

Chip continues to be educational and informative...We learned a lot about tofu last night and ways to cook it, which of course is the key to eating it...Also they are introducing more spices that will help...Without them the food is very bland...Hugs To All...OWAV:)

The grape hyacinths are blooming.

More strawberry/mint water