Somehow we survived the commotion of having the old roof replaced and the sound of silence is golden. I've been able to return to the serenity of the backyard garden--and my stitching. Just hanging out and enjoying the summer now. Early morning is a lovely time to visit the garden. Found a little sunflower struggling behind the comfrey, the first to bloom along the fence. (The deer keep getting in here and laying on everything, thus the wire cage).
Something new: I've been perfecting the "art" of making vegan spring rolls. It takes a bit of practice, but I'm finally getting the hang of it. I roll them into tasty bundles with a variety of lettuces picked fresh from the garden along with rice noodles and other shredded veggies. The vitamin-dense micro sprouts add heart. I love how these look!
My low-fat peanut dipping sauce recipe:
1/4 c. dry roasted peanuts, 3/4 cup orange juice, 1T. fresh grated ginger, 1T. Tamari sauce, 2T. Gramma's Sweet Chili Sauce. Combine ingredients in blender until smooth (I use NutriBullet). Makes 1 cup.
What to do with all those cute vintage embroidery motifs? How about eco friendly cloth gift bags. This was a fun project. These and my honeycomb flower bags are in my shop.
It's hard to believe, but August starts tomorrow. I know...Summer is sailing along isn't it? Here's a sneak peek at the new bonus transfer. The applique lamb is one of my favorites.
Well, I'm off to the kitchen to make lunch. Hope your day is delightful--whether you are on vacation at the beach, boating on the lake or in your own backyard.
Thanks for stopping by!
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