Sprouty Goodness...

Maybe it takes 30 years to develop a taste for a bowl of green goodness I don't know. As mentioned previously I have never had brussel sprouts. I think it's because the people who know just how good they are, have kept them all to themselves.
I recomend you grab some next time your out and fix yourself a bowl. The color green alone will suck you in. Yum Yum.

Cowology and Chipped Beef on Toast Day!

Saturday we took the day to drive to PA and visit a friend and see his cows. On the way we stopped in our old town of Frederick MD and ate at my favorite diner the Barbara Fritchie!!! Nothin better than breakfast served all day. They make the best Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast with homefries that is like coming home to me.
Of course having grown up with animals, going to visit cows just puts us in a wonderful mood. Nothing like the smell of cow poo to take you back to the good old days of chores, sweat, and the county fair! This cow seemed to sum it up for me. Out in the country, face turned up to the sun and just soakin in the relaxation of the day. This is how you recharge the batteries, that's for sure.

Lovin the Farmers Market!!

I am lucky to have several Farmers Markets by me. There are two that I really like, one each on Saturday and Sunday.
You can find everything from flowers to produce to baked goods.
Makes you just want to make a huge pot of beans doesn't it?
Here's a sample of some of the great finds I've come across. The scone is cranberry-orange flavored and is from the Sunday market and the rest comes from the one on Saturday. I just love getting up, grabbing my big canvas bag and trotting off to see what I can find. The figs are so heavenly perfect that there's nothing in the world that can come close to that kind of perfection. Chestnuts to remind me of my Grandfather and brussel sprouts cause they are the perfect shade of green and I've never had them before so we'll find out today how good they are. This time of year is so wonderful with all the good food and the cooler weather. Get out there and enjoy the early morning town. The shops aren't open yet, plently of parking spots to choose from and everyone is in a great mood because there's no job to get to!!

My Mother's Birthday

My mother's birthday is this Monday and I chose to send her an original painted postcard instead of a store bought card. On the back this is the poem that I wrote...

(Don't worry, she's already recieved it)

My Mother,

The steadfast trunk from which the branches of my life have been nurtured and encouraged to find their own path.

And when the Spring finally comes,

the blossoms that are my children

will bloom in the reflection upon the wonder of our origin,

that is my mother's love.

For Everything,

I Thank You.

Bean

Food Blogs of My Soul

Is there anyone of you out there as addicted to food blogs as I have become? I recently stumbled upon the wonderful world of food blogging and boy what a delicious world it is!! I have begun to vigorously fill a notebook with recipes and we have already tried a couple and have fallen in love. Imagine a vast list of recipes accompanied by beautiful pictures! Recipes that have been made by real people reporting on them and what worked or didn't work. I'm in heaven!!!!

For those of you who have been the recipients of my recipe postcards you know my love for all things new in food. I just can't stand having the same old food over and over. If you want to start looking into food here is one of my favorites to get you started. Enjoy !!!!!!!!!

http://www.janetishungry.blogspot.com/

If anyone wants to recieve my occasional recipe postcards please send me an e-mail or post a comment here and I'll be happy to send them along!

I turned her chicken in Phyllo into a stir fry over rice made from ground chicken minus the phyllo packet and Brian just loved it. The flavors were out of this world!!!!

Happy cooking all!!!!