Spending Time Outside

Lula and I have been spending a great deal of time out on the front porch, soaking in the healing vibes of nature.  I have my morning coffee and all of my meals out there. She lays on the cool cement in the evenings, snoozing under the porch light. The breeze is cool and comforting. It gives us a respite from these hot summer days.

I went grocery shopping yesterday, and bought a few treats. I decided to add some variety to my diet, since I tend to buy lots of vegetables for salad, and whatever fruits are on sale. My meals had become very repetitious, and kind of boring.

 I picked up some strawberries, peaches, watermelon, and sea salt caramel gelato. Lamb chops were marked down, so I made a package of those last night, season them with rosemary, salt, pepper, and garlic. I had them with whipped potatoes. I'd forgotten how much I love a meal of meat and potatoes. There's something so satisfying about it. It reminds me of my childhood. When we were growing up, my mother always cooked us delicious dinners.

I whipped up a batch of sweetened whipped cream. I spooned in the sugar, and measured out a capful of  vanilla extract, just like my mom used to do. It was absolutely divine paired with the fresh strawberries. I felt like I was eating like a queen! Having special meals is so uplifting. It's amazing how something special in a meal can be so exciting.

The hens have been laying eggs regularly. They are enjoying fresh corn on the cob, cucumbers, and romaine lettuce. I give them a small pail full of homemade compost each morning. They scamper and scratch to find  the live bugs. It's so satisfying to collect their eggs each morning, and to harvest the fresh zucchini. I cooked one tonight, and ate it like a potato, with butter, salt and pepper. It was simple, but flavorful. It reminded me of baby food. The green skin was so shiny,  bright,  and healthy.  It looks like once the zucchini plants are finished with their cycle, I will have some pumpkins. Are you growing any food?

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