animal lover, gardener, knitter, and gourmet cook
 

coincidence?

Today, our neighbor mentioned that he was relieved that there weren’t any pigeons around anymore (Brian had not refilled the bird feeder since the pigeons ate all of the food in it earlier in the week). This afternoon, Brian tried to refill the bird feeder, but the top was stuck …

surf ‘n turf: homestyle

Brian’s dad has been wanting to have a surf ‘n turf dinner. He provided the surf and I provided the turf and we had just that, this evening. The menu was comprised of the following: sausage-stuffed mushrooms, prosciutto-wrapped scallops, beef tenderloin, Alaskan king crab legs, salad, and ciabatta. I did …

eleven

June 5: To celebrate my birthday yesterday, Brian made me a delicious dinner of salt-crusted herbed cornish game hens, gratin dauphinois, and pan-roasted asparagus. I also received a new bird bath for my garden. And, speaking of birds, the rock pigeon has descended and taken over our bird feeding area. …

my michelle

I got a motorcycle today! It is partially a birthday present and partially a frivolous purchase. We bought it at Zepka’s used bike store. The bike is 20 years old, but it’ll be a good one to learn on. And, it fits me perfectly. I guess my next step is …

ketchup

Jake’s not getting home from Brian’s sister’s until this evening, so Brian and I took today to get caught up on some things around the house. After we got home from church, we straightened up the kitchen, living room and dining room areas. Then we had brunch (nothing exciting–hash browns, …