May 22, 2013

Can do!

I made my first batch of pickled asparagus over Mom’s Day weekend. It was actually pretty easy; I think the hardest part was cutting them the proper length to fit in the jars 🙂 I picked up about 4 lbs. at the farmer’s market, which made 3 cans of tips and 2 cans of ends. I probably could have made one more can of ends, but let’s be honest, whose going to eat all those ends?! This was my first time with water bath canning – hot jars and steaming water got me a bit nervous – but the jars came out unharmed and they had no problems poppin’ their tops on the counter (I love that part!)

Now that I’ve had time to re-think the recipe and the process, I think I may have gone a tad bit crazy with the jalepeno peppers…..as I vaguely recall it called for a tiny slice and I’m pretty sure I put in AT LEAST 3-4 slices. These might be a bit on the hot side…..perfect for bloodly mary’s.

May 13, 2013

Hey summer.

Currently

Get here already!

May 12, 2013

This.

Currently, Stella

You make the bed and leave her alone for 1 minute and this is what happens. Sigh. So cute.

May 11, 2013

Sew fun!

Arts n' Crafts, Sewing

I signed myself up for a five part beginning sewing class a few weeks back when I had more free time on my hands and my 1,200 person event wasn’t fully looming on the horizon. Our first project was a nifty canvas tote that I totally rocked at. I was hooked. I was excited. I had found my new hobby!

Fast forward a few weeks, with the Luncheon shortly behind me….I’m exhausted. I’m worn out. I needed days where there was nothing I needed to do but relax…..and suddenly my iphone reminder for my sewing class pops up. Argh. Crap. Ugh. This is the last thing I want to do. I make a quick jaunt to the fabric store to pick up my supplies and rush to my three hour class in a totally bad mood. I DO NOT WANT TO BE HERE.

Then we turn on our machines and sewing begins to happen and colorful, zippered bags start to take form. I’m hooked again. I’m happy. I’m having so much fun that the three hours fly by and I end up with this:

Pretty, darn cool if you ask me! That’s a zipped pouch, fully lined with a touch of embroidery natch. This is the hardest class in the series and if you ask me, I think I rocked it out 🙂 I also learned that there’s a late night open sewing workshop twice per month, where you can sew whatever your heart desires AND use their uber nice sewing machines. OMG. More zippered pouches to come!

If you are looking for a good, entry level class series, check them out at Quality Sewing & Vacuum. They’ve got locations all over the Seattle area though teacher Jamie in the Kirkland location is pretty darn good :-)

May 7, 2013

Recently.

Currently

The story of our lives. Selling a home really is all consuming. Showing need to be scheduled, floors need to be vacuumed and dogs needs to be put away as to not to scare off potential buyers. Ugh. I can’t wait until we’re in contract and I don’t have to keep the house spotless 24/7.