tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88112464771198559002024-03-05T15:33:10.390-08:00stacey wintersd a i l y p h o t o j o u r n a lStaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.comBlogger782125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-31408286625535923622012-10-22T16:57:00.000-07:002012-10-22T16:57:02.135-07:00pssst<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/8113166015/" title="yesterday morning's raindrops by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="yesterday morning's raindrops" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8327/8113166015_67e4023500_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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I've switched to Wordpress, you can find fresh posts and a new site at <a href="http://staceywinters.com/">staceywinters.com</a>! <br />
<span style="color: white;">... </span>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-32013664880660236842012-08-28T06:56:00.001-07:002012-08-28T06:56:14.042-07:00not pie<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7878059654/" title="strawberry mango passion fruit crisp by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="strawberry mango passion fruit crisp" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8422/7878059654_f92f739e01_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7876774284/" title="passion fruit by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="passion fruit" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7119/7876774284_6bfc8eaaa3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7878053948/" title="strawberry mango passion fruit crisp by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="strawberry mango passion fruit crisp" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8426/7878053948_3ef1566c4c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7878058442/" title="strawberry mango passion fruit crisp by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="strawberry mango passion fruit crisp" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8286/7878058442_458cdb1477_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7878059272/" title="strawberry mango passion fruit crisp by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="strawberry mango passion fruit crisp" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8281/7878059272_7fc9c5c7a3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7878059800/" title="strawberry mango passion fruit crisp by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="strawberry mango passion fruit crisp" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8437/7878059800_c5c7f696a8_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
After inquiring about the egg shaped wrinkly fruits on one farmer's table at the farmers' market I learned they were passion fruit. He opened one up and showed me the inside, it smelled wonderful! I immediately wanted to mix the fragrant sweet jelly with fresh strawberries and mangoes.<br />
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This recipe came together just from the desire for warm summer fruit pie with a scoop of ice cream but not wanting to make a crust and whole pie. So I used small casserole dishes and made two small crisps. To make a full crisp I would double this recipe. <br />
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Strawberry Mango Passion Crisp<br />
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Topping:<br />
4 T granola (plain, honey or any flavor you would like to try)<br />
2 T quick cook oatmeal<br />
2 T brown sugar<br />
1 T sugar<br />
dash of fresh nutmeg<br />
dash of salt<br />
2 T chilled unsalted butter <br />
1 T flour <br />
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Fruit:<br />
1 1/2 baskets of strawberries (halved)<br />
1 mango<br />
2 passion fruits<br />
2 T brown sugar<br />
1 T sugar<br />
1 T flour<br />
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Choose 2 small baking dishes or one square or small pie plate.<br />
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Mix the ingredients for your topping all the way to butter, wait to use the flour at the end. Once you mix everything cut the butter into the mixture using a pastry cutter or two knives.<br />
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Mix the fruit in a separate bowl. To use the passion fruits cut in half with a bread knife and scoop out the insides to mix in with the strawberries and mango.<br />
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Scoop the fruit into your baking dishes. Toss the 1 T of flour from the topping list over fruit. Add topping mixture evenly on top.<br />
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Bake in the center of the oven for 15 minutes or until you see the fruit bubbling.<br />
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Cool for 1/2 hour and serve with a scoop of ice cream. These also refrigerate well and heat up in the oven the next day deliciously.<br />
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I'm baking <a href="http://staceywinters.blogspot.com/search/label/twelve%20pies%20in%202012">12 unique pies in 2012</a>, this is number 7. <br />
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<br />Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-74623954389596145302012-08-23T12:49:00.000-07:002012-08-23T12:49:17.520-07:00oops<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7846338778/" title="cantaloupe by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="cantaloupe" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8431/7846338778_7737b6a13a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7846338420/" title="Hermie ears by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="Hermie ears" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8281/7846338420_0f41c3ffab_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
I seem to have much more success accidentally growing food than purposefully.<br />
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Some leaves sprouted from a bucket that was filled with extra soil, some of it must've been from out compost pile. So I planted the sprout in a container and have been watering it. It looked as if I had squash growing but now it has shown itself to be a cantaloupe!!<br />
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Cantaloupe is one of my favorite fruits, one that I never even thought about planting. It was also one of our kitty Ladybug's treats. Since we said goodbye to her earlier this month I haven't wanted to buy one at the store. What a lovely surprise to be growing one from one of our very own seeds instead.<br />
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<br />Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-4024328406315887502012-08-22T20:07:00.000-07:002012-08-22T20:07:32.281-07:00happy<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7842263846/" title="mebdaydiptych by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="mebdaydiptych" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8437/7842263846_ef9583491b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7842179720/" title="mybirthdaycandles_2 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="mybirthdaycandles_2" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7252/7842179720_5bcdb79965_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7842179882/" title="mybirthdaycandles_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="mybirthdaycandles_1" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8144/7842179882_62d21869f3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
birthday<br />
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to me!<br />
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Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-26835915085827731602012-08-17T16:58:00.000-07:002012-08-17T17:16:21.507-07:00pinned<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7804906172/" title="august1712_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="august1712_1" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7255/7804906172_0215fddd27_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7804906824/" title="august1712_2 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="august1712_2" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8437/7804906824_f61e15b8de_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Yesterday I opened up a <a href="http://pinterest.com/staceywinters/">Pinterest</a> account.<br />
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<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ray-ban-vagabond-cats-eye-sunglasses/3182040?cm_ven=pinterest&cm_cat=pinit&cm_pla=site&cm_ite=3182040">Rainbowy Ray-Ban sunglasses</a> were one of the first thing I pinned.<br />
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Today I'm wearing my new rainbowy sunglasses. An early birthday gift from Mom and Dad...thank you!<br />
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Wouldn't it be lovely if I woke up tomorrow and had all the items in my <a href="http://pinterest.com/staceywinters/oh/"><i>oh! things I fancy</i></a> board? <br />
<br />Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-48353765761634181452012-08-15T10:27:00.000-07:002012-08-15T10:31:43.617-07:00pause<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7789457106/" title="august1512_3 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="august1512_3" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8426/7789457106_754f021fe8_z.jpg" width="640" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7789456670/" title="august1512_2 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="august1512_2" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7274/7789456670_d2cbba6be8_z.jpg" width="640" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7789455840/" title="august1512_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="august1512_1" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7137/7789455840_f97ea2bf32_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Right now I am in the process of planning a redesign to the blog. It originally began as a daily project to experiment and develop my photography skills and subject matter.<br />
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Inside I am not attached to that intention for the blog anymore. I have grown since it began...so a change is inevitable. <br />
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I am looking into <a href="http://wordpress.com/">Wordpress</a> and am overwhelmingly delighted by the options, although possibly a subtle, yet stunning update by <a href="http://www.blogmilkshop.com/">Blog Milk</a> would be just right. In the future I would like to offer prints for purchase so this morning was spent researching <a href="http://bigcartel.com/">big cartel</a> and <a href="http://www.e-junkie.com/ej/help.site-blog.htm">E-junkie</a>. <br />
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It would be wonderful to get your feedback on what you're using and happy with and why.<br />
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Please do tell. <br />
<br />Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-64468031821858006762012-08-10T16:17:00.000-07:002012-08-10T16:40:34.861-07:00Bug Bug<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7755606146/" title="august1012_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="august1012_1" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8443/7755606146_fdcb9c0890_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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Our little Ladybug.<br />
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We kissed her goodbye one week ago today.<br />
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My pillow is not warm and fluffy anymore at bedtime. <br />
The softness and sweetness is missing. <br />
It is disturbingly quiet without her meow.<br />
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Grateful for this girl. Heartbroken without her. <br />
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8.2 to 8.10 <br />
<span style="color: white;">...</span>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-28482704339912968352012-08-01T23:19:00.000-07:002012-08-02T01:20:03.344-07:00lately<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7696546872/" title="july3112_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july3112_1" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8005/7696546872_18205d2e9c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7696505016/" title="july2812_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july2812_1" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8281/7696505016_6700dec1bc_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7696504296/" title="july2712_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july2712_1" height="225" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8145/7696504296_981a9d5d2a_z.jpg" width="318" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7696498222/" title="july2212_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july2212_1" height="225" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7268/7696498222_70da2957bf_z.jpg" width="318" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7696500296/" title="july2312_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july2312_1" height="211" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8424/7696500296_e93fc51124_m.jpg" width="211" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7696550648/" title="august0112_3 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="august0112_3" height="211" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8433/7696550648_353aa535f2_m.jpg" width="211" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7696549448/" title="august0112_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="august0112_1" height="211" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8153/7696549448_10a2f0836d_m.jpg" width="211" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7696503532/" title="july2612_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july2612_1" height="211" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7125/7696503532_6e9ab14481_m.jpg" width="211" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7696502880/" title="july2512_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july2512_1" height="211" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8151/7696502880_959e751f0a_m.jpg" width="211" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7696550066/" title="august0112_2 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="august0112_2" height="211" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7249/7696550066_4175fbe55d_m.jpg" width="211" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7696495120/" title="july2112_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july2112_1" height="211" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8292/7696495120_3ac5867bd4_m.jpg" width="211" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7696502136/" title="july2412_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july2412_1" height="211" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8152/7696502136_b5372a3224_m.jpg" width="211" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7696506902/" title="july3012_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july3012_1" height="211" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8016/7696506902_de2610943b_m.jpg" width="211" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7696506062/" title="july2912_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july2912_1" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7130/7696506062_9f4d8e1612_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<br />
...just being seems wonderful and amazing and heavy all at the same time<br />
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I was sitting outside the other day craving to inhale the scent of summer which would wash over me and then I'd be able to feel it within me. It has always been easy for me to stir up the carefreeness of summer. This year has been different, unexpected angst along with beautiful family gatherings and travels. <br />
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Ever grateful for all that I have and get to experience.<br />
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Ladybug, our fluffy girl who likes to sleep on my head, has become very sick in a very short time. We will know more in the coming days, in the meantime she is getting cantaloupe (her favorite), baby food and lots of love.<br />
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7.21 to 8.1<br />
<span style="color: white;">...</span>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-37554255002915465322012-07-20T20:07:00.000-07:002012-07-20T20:12:37.968-07:00week old<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7613038796/" title="july2012_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july2012_1" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8158/7613038796_7dcecee997_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
toes.<br />
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This little bundle of pink was born just one week ago. This afternoon I got to photograph her one-week-oldness. Her mom and dad were fussing and cooing, snuggling and kissing and loving her up all throughout. They are already a wonderful team, each taking on different tasks to give her just what she wanted and needed. I could photograph her every single week!<br />
<span style="color: white;">... </span>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-77015804327728946222012-07-19T23:00:00.000-07:002012-07-20T20:13:36.839-07:00the pink city<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7608309180/" title="toulousetitle_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="toulousetitle_1" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8282/7608309180_a43fd2d843_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7608211078/" title="july0912_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july0912_1" height="225" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7276/7608211078_1de82179bd_z.jpg" width="318" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7608213328/" title="july1012_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july1012_1" height="225" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7126/7608213328_344a132ed0_z.jpg" width="318" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7608220730/" title="july1212_2 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july1212_2" height="225" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8281/7608220730_3a788af459_z.jpg" width="318" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7608213432/" title="july1012_3 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july1012_3" height="225" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8028/7608213432_7d76c331b7_z.jpg" width="318" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7608222694/" title="july1412_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july1412_1" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8008/7608222694_f000b6a1e3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7608220430/" title="july1212_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july1212_1" height="225" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8168/7608220430_06eaf73842_z.jpg" width="318" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7608215762/" title="july1112_2 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july1112_2" height="225" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8023/7608215762_fb418d6b8d_z.jpg" width="318" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7608221692/" title="july1312_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july1312_1" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8022/7608221692_262ac5ba97_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7608221576/" title="july1312_2 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july1312_2" height="225" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8027/7608221576_df9a8f5afd_z.jpg" width="318" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7608222894/" title="july1512_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july1512_1" height="225" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7260/7608222894_7888ffe30d_z.jpg" width="318" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7608222598/" title="july1612_2 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july1612_2" height="225" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7122/7608222598_8abda65f87_z.jpg" width="318" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7608222992/" title="july1612_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july1612_1" height="225" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7121/7608222992_041965585e_z.jpg" width="318" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7608215646/" title="july1112_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july1112_1" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7135/7608215646_60aeda76af_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7608224172/" title="july1712_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july1712_1" height="155" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8161/7608224172_5035c1ebda_n.jpg" width="155" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7608224212/" title="july1912_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july1912_1" height="155" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7280/7608224212_7e1a10bbdc_n.jpg" width="155" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7608224250/" title="july1812_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july1812_1" height="155" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8286/7608224250_8cbe67773a_n.jpg" width="155" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7608224126/" title="july1912_2 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july1912_2" height="155" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8164/7608224126_a35ec7fe1d_n.jpg" width="155" /></a><br />
France...sugar coated violet candies, <span class="hasCaption">Basilique St Sernin, warm panini sandwiches, Victor Hugo Market, La Garonne River, bike riding along the canals, tiny cups of coffee, Bastille Day, fireworks, beach days along the river, Pont Neuf, cassoulet, sweet nectarines, Lafayette Maison, filled donuts, sleeping in, violet and rose flavored gelato (everyday!), Jardin de Plantes, dinner beneath a brick ceiling with scientists from around the world, Capitole, crepes, chocolates sprinkled with violets, morning sauna, train ride, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carcassonne">Carcassonne</a>....a real castle, medieval cobblestones beneath our feet, blue skies, views of Greenland from the plane and a happy safe homecoming.</span><br />
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<span class="hasCaption">Jet lag isn't so bad when you have Hermies and Ladybugs to cuddle and dreams of France dancing in your head. </span><br />
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<span class="hasCaption">7.9 to 7.19</span><br />
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<span class="hasCaption"><br /></span>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-16742670477255015772012-07-08T21:00:00.000-07:002012-07-09T03:48:30.894-07:00hello<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7534596678/" title="july0812_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july0812_1" height="420" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7106/7534596678_623664e3f0_z.jpg" width="600" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7534593672/" title="july0712_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july0712_1" height="420" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7247/7534593672_de8035264d_z.jpg" width="600" /></a>
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A new addition to the camera family...a petite SLR, the Canon 550D.<br />
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Yay!<br />
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7.7 to 7.8<br />
<span style="color: white;">... </span>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-84405316405543193032012-07-06T20:10:00.001-07:002012-07-06T20:10:21.095-07:00pie for days...<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7517561322/" title="july0412_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july0412_1" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8016/7517561322_d6af51e1c2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7517565088/" title="july0512_2 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july0512_2" height="225" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7265/7517565088_f01cf7c2b0_z.jpg" width="318" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7517566060/" title="july0612_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july0612_1" height="225" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7139/7517566060_c090883921_z.jpg" width="318" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7517563076/" title="july0412_2 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july0412_2" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8011/7517563076_e22112c57b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7517564094/" title="july0512_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july0512_1" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8431/7517564094_d92d2ab902_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
...sweet red, white and blue days<br />
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Strawberry Peach Straight from the Farmers Market Pie<br />
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Make your favorite pie crust, this is <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/346832/deep-dish-pate-brisee">my favorite one</a>.<br />
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4 or 5 ripe sweet smelling peaches, drop in boiling water for 1 minute, remove skins, then slice <br />
2 to 3 baskets of strawberries, halved<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
1/3 cup cornstarch<br />
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon<br />
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
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To get a nice golden brown to your crust mix 1 egg yolk with a splash of water and brush onto crust.<br />
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This can be an 8 inch or 9 inch pie. I like a very full pie so I made an 8 inch one.<br />
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. <br />
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Combine strawberries and peaches with sugar. Pour mixture into a strainer with a bowl beneath to catch juices. It can sit for about an hour. Stir occasionally.<br />
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Roll out dough. Place half into pie dish, leave edges hanging. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Combine fruit with cinnamon, nutmeg and cornstarch mixing gently. Spoon fruit mixture into prepared pie dish. Roll out the other half of the dough and slice into 1/2 inch wide strips. Use the strips to create a lattice. Fold the bottom crust dough up and pinch all the way around tucking in the lattice edges, trim strips beforehand as needed.<br />
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Brush the egg mixture onto the lattice strips and edges.<br />
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Bake pie on bottom rack for 20 minutes. Then move to the middle rack and decrease temperature to 350 degrees. Bake until your crust is golden brown and the fruit is thick and bubbling, about 40 minutes.<br />
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I've set a goal to bake <a href="http://staceywinters.blogspot.com/search/label/twelve%20pies%20in%202012">12 new pies in 2012</a>...this is number 6!<br />
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7.4 to 7.6 <br />
<span style="color: white;">...</span>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-37481218234093985652012-07-03T22:37:00.000-07:002012-07-03T22:37:04.786-07:00more please<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7499133508/" title="july0312_2 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july0312_2" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7118/7499133508_5e958a905f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
Made with apricots picked from a dear friend's tree, her family has so many apricots this year she is up to her elbows making apricot jam and offered up several pounds to me to make pies. After a little research and planning I came up with a recipe I thought would do these little gems justice. It isn't everyday I get to make a pie from fruit that was literally picked within hours of baking.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7499133344/" title="july0312_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july0312_1" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8165/7499133344_e96cf2bf4e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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Apricot Crumble They Were Falling into our Hands Pie<br />
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This recipe makes a 9 inch single crust pie, I use this very <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/346832/deep-dish-pate-brisee">reliable, easy and delicious crust recipe</a>. Just cut the crust recipe in half if you are only making one pie or make all of it and refrigerate the unused portion to use within two days. <br />
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Fruit<br />
2 1/2 T unsalted butter<br />
3 pounds of apricots, pitted and quartered (leave the skins on)<br />
1/2 cup sugar<br />
2 T flour<br />
lemon juice from half a lemon<br />
pinch of salt<br />
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Crumble<br />
1/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature<br />
1/2 cup brown sugar<br />
1/2 cup flour<br />
1/2 uncooked oatmeal<br />
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or almonds <br />
1 t cinnamon<br />
1/4 t salt<br />
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees, roll out dough and place into a 9 inch pie dish. Trim and flute your edges as desired.<br />
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For the crumble combine the butter and sugar in a medium bowl and combine with a fork or spatula. Add the rest of the crumble ingredients and mix with your hands. Set aside.<br />
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To make the fruit filling first combine the sugar, flour and salt in a small bowl. Then melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apricots and cook, tossing and stirring for 5 minutes. Add the sugar mixture and continue cooking and stirring for 5 minutes. The liquid will thicken and the apricots will soften. Remove from heat, add lemon juice and stir. Spoon the fruit into the pie shell. Sprinkle the crumble on top.<br />
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Bake for 40 minutes or until the juices are bubbling. Be careful not to overcook the crumble, just place a sheet of foil on top if it is already browned and you are still waiting for the juices to bubble while it continues to bake <br />
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This pie is full of flavor and very tart, a scoop of vanilla ice cream when served is the perfect balance.<br />
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I've set a goal to bake <a href="http://staceywinters.blogspot.com/search/label/twelve%20pies%20in%202012">12 new pies in 2012</a>...this is number 5...onto the next. <br />
<br />Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-86392632358533838482012-07-02T20:49:00.001-07:002012-07-02T20:49:21.684-07:00from the week's end<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7491528360/" title="july0212_2 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july0212_2" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8427/7491528360_3ee46fa63c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7491528262/" title="july0212_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="july0212_1" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8161/7491528262_8e38421c7e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> butter nail polish in pink ribbon...the color I have been looking for, forever </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7491527928/" title="june28tojuly0112_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june28tojuly0112_1" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8287/7491527928_ce7eb265c2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a> Little bits of happiness from the past few days, as June became July. </div>
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On Sunday our family lost <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/5892505775/in/set-72157624101318826">Bummie</a>, a creamy kitty with a fluffy tail and big blue eyes that looked a bit crossed at times, hence the name the Bumble from the Rudolph movies. It looks like he may have had a heart attack in the early morning. Bummie was quite young and healthy and had a perfectly normal wonderful day watching outside the windows and even spying a coyote on the patio late in the night. How very loved he was, he will be remembered in the kisses and love given to one another. It is heartbreaking to realize how very fragile and precious our time with the ones we love is. </div>
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6.28 to 7.2<br />
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...</div>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-49771053554633079672012-06-28T20:08:00.000-07:002012-06-28T20:12:00.209-07:00farm to street<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7464448746/" title="june2812_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june2812_1" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8014/7464448746_3e63ed021e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Ahh...the gourmet food truck.<br />
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San Diego can be a little sleepy sometimes, especially when compared to LA. Years ago when the food trucks were popping up there I so wanted them here in San Diego. Well now it is me who has been a little sleepy, they are here, all around and all you have to do is know their schedule and go.<br />
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My sister Pam has the luxury of enjoying the <a href="http://mihogastrotruck.com/">MIHO Gastrotruck</a> on Thursdays by her work. Today the sisters and I met up for lunch. We enjoyed fried green tomato sandwiches and fries on a blanket in the shade and I brought home chocolate chip bacon cookies for later. Yum. Grateful for our little summer afternoon visit. <br />
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So then I googled it thinking <i>wouldn't it be a great thing if there was some sort of a site with links to all the San Diego trucks and where they'll be and when</i>...there is, right here at the <a href="http://sdfoodtrucks.com/">San Diego Food Trucks website</a>.<br />
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In my heart I really want my sister-in-law (Bree!) to open one, she'd be fantastic at running it, coming up with unique ideas and gathering all the right people to make it happen and be amazing. Maybe one of these days, and then I would eat there every chance I got and tell everyone else to do the same.<br />
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<br />Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-60864786026109631412012-06-27T19:02:00.000-07:002012-06-27T19:02:36.397-07:00plum girl<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7458005624/" title="june2712_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june2712_1" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8141/7458005624_6243681fe8_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7458004888/" title="june2512_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june2512_1" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7264/7458004888_61bb1a91ac_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7458004654/" title="june2412_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june2412_1" height="320" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8143/7458004654_7c70d006e4_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7458005274/" title="june2612_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june2612_1" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8154/7458005274_d92bbce8ab_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7458003532/" title="june2312_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june2312_1" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7108/7458003532_59519518d1_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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Congratulations to Hillery from <a href="http://www.handmakemylife.com/">Handmake My Life</a>, the winner of my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/102657086/picnic-days-summer-fine-art-print">summer print</a> giveaway. This afternoon I visited her beautiful <a href="http://www.handmakemylife.com/">blog</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cleverplumage">shop</a>...looking forward to sending the happy little print her way. <br />
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Over the weekend I became the mother of a plum tree. After many Sundays admiring one nearby, my parents dropped a baby one off. Possibly it was the fact that I was considering taking a few as they ripened (that would be terrible but last year so many got wasted on the ground) or that I talked about it every time I saw it. It may be awhile before I have my own fruits to enjoy but I cannot wait! <br />
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6.23 to 6.27<br />
<span style="color: white;">...</span>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-67464298037502420662012-06-22T19:25:00.002-07:002012-06-22T19:25:50.477-07:00friday<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7423241298/" title="june2212_4 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june2212_4" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8143/7423241298_41ae177d69_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7423241200/" title="june2212_3 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june2212_3" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7276/7423241200_25e5e35914_z.jpg" width="640" /></a> wildflowers.<br />
<span style="color: white;"></span><br />Giveaway for a cheerful summery print, just go <a href="http://staceywinters.blogspot.com/2012/06/summertime.html">here!</a> <br />
<span style="color: white;">...</span>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-25918437515885928112012-06-21T12:00:00.000-07:002012-06-21T12:03:12.448-07:00in the shop<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7415478870/" title="june2112_4 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june2112_4" height="225" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5236/7415478870_d71f335c65_z.jpg" width="318" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7415473590/" title="june2112_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june2112_1" height="225" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7264/7415473590_339bcec0a9_z.jpg" width="318" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7415475108/" title="june2112_3 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june2112_3" height="225" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7257/7415475108_475c4388a8_z.jpg" width="318" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7415474278/" title="june2112_2 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june2112_2" height="225" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7252/7415474278_23b9cfd17a_z.jpg" width="318" /></a><br />
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The <a href="http://staceywinter.etsy.com/">shop</a> is updated...<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/staceywinters?section_id=5417986">cards</a> and fun <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/staceywinters?section_id=7862245">confetti photo earrings</a>.<br />
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A <a href="http://staceywinters.blogspot.com/2012/06/summertime.html">summer print giveaway</a> is going on through Sunday, June 24th...enter on the blog <a href="http://staceywinters.blogspot.com/2012/06/summertime.html">here</a>! <br />
<span style="color: white;">... </span>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-10093184755918967652012-06-20T21:01:00.000-07:002012-06-24T23:09:24.233-07:00summertime<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7411756452/" title="june2012_3 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june2012_3" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8021/7411756452_739576afa3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a> Giveaway and <a href="http://staceywinters.etsy.com/">shop</a> update! A new print that will be added to the shop tomorrow. Leave a comment below about your summer plans for a chance win this print. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7411755528/" title="june1512_3 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june1512_3" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7114/7411755528_d563272152_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7411756080/" title="june1912_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june1912_1" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7246/7411756080_ba7a5daea7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7411755834/" title="june16171820_12 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june16171820_12" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8001/7411755834_c66f04bb7c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7411753608/" title="june1412_2 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june1412_2" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8009/7411753608_b1a9f3554d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7411750678/" title="june1312_4 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june1312_4" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7137/7411750678_71c2b1d3b5_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
The onion and parsley are happily taking over the kitchen while the hydrangea's burst with color more and more each day. Hermie is healing and I am finally back on the computer and working away with inspiration and focus. A <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rats-Observations-History-Unwanted-Inhabitants/dp/1582344779">new book</a> has been started, I only lost one tomato plant out of the seven varieties, there are cinnamon rolls to be eaten at the fair, gatherings with friends and family, new <a href="http://www.pinecreekoutdoors.com/telescoping-marshmallow-fire-roaster-sticks-4-se4.html">marshmallow roasters</a> to use and trips to be planned. Happy Summer!<br />
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To enter the giveaway leave a comment (and be sure I have a way to contact you) about your summer plans. A winner will be drawn on Wednesday June 27th! <br />
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6.13 to 6.20<br />
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...</div>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-36219826116736704002012-06-12T22:34:00.000-07:002012-06-12T22:34:02.164-07:00hibernating<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7182493929/" title="june1112_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june1112_1" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7234/7182493929_974a5138d8_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7182490429/" title="june06tojune1212_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june06tojune1212_1" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7089/7182490429_75dc3c28cb_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7367724790/" title="june0712_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june0712_1" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8164/7367724790_26b3edea36_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7367727818/" title="june1212_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june1212_1" height="225" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7079/7367727818_79168a57d2_z.jpg" width="318" /></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7367726440/" title="june0912_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june0912_1" height="225" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8020/7367726440_2b11cefa15_z.jpg" width="318" /></a><br />
...in June.<br />
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Lately I have been pretty homebound, not complaining at all since it is to care for <a href="http://staceywinters.blogspot.com/2012/05/little-h.html">Hermie</a> after his surgery (notice all the Hermie <a href="http://instagrid.me/staceywinters/">instagrams</a>, I'm a little obsessed). Plus I just got the <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snapster/id500678727?mt=8">Snapster app</a> and like the rainbowy filter very much. He is doing well, had his best day yet today which is probably why I am on the computer after many days away. Feeling a little lighter, not such a pit in my stomach wondering if he is in pain.<br />
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In the meantime I've discovered...<br />
...the trailer for <a href="http://www.welcometothebathtub.com/">Welcome to the Bathtub</a> (just the trailer alone is amazing I cannot wait for the movie)<br />
...that <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lena_Dunham">Lena Dunham</a> is fearless and a genius<br />
...knitting in the June feels like a head start on the holiday season <br />
...that some people dip oreos in peanut butter and I need to try this<br />
...the yard needed lots of love, so I've been working on it for days<br />
<br />A list of projects to complete, an <a href="http://staceywinters.etsy.com/">Etsy shop</a> to tend to and good days ahead to enjoy. Very much looking forward to starting summer. <br />
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6.6 to 6.12 <br />
<span style="color: white;">... </span>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-11095811349890008842012-06-05T21:03:00.000-07:002012-07-03T22:35:39.614-07:00found<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7158659347/" title="june0512_7 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june0512_7" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7215/7158659347_ccdfe5f55c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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Fragrant sweet juicy peaches from the farmer's market. Hooray! <br />
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My little sister Kadee celebrated her birthday on Sunday even though the birthday is really today. Since becoming a medical student one of the first things to go is being in control of your own time. After a wonderful dinner and gifts and cake and big candles to make wishes with she told us that it felt just like her birthday. Along with the uncertainty of her time is the uncertainty of where she'll be in the future. Her fourth year is upon her in a matter of weeks and with that comes travel, interviewing and preparing for residency which could take her anywhere. Is it so terrible that I would like to keep her with me forever? I am constantly aware of how very precious each moment is with her, with all of us together. It was a very happy birthday for so many reasons. Happy Birthday Dear Kadee!! xoxo</div>
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6.3 to 6.4</div>
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...</div>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-59173032082627200182012-06-02T15:12:00.000-07:002012-06-02T15:12:34.501-07:00itty bitty<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7323124496/" title="june0212_2 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="june0212_2" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7217/7323124496_12b37ac943_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Mom told me this morning it looked like the hummingbirds were going to fly soon. Within moments of capturing this image, baby bird took flight for the first time.<br />
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Lucky me to have had my camera ready and witness his big day.<br />
<span style="color: white;">... </span>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-57871842958744204892012-06-01T18:39:00.000-07:002012-06-01T18:39:19.427-07:00the goods<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7317597458/" title="may3112_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="may3112_1" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7101/7317597458_87d06bc123_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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June already?<br />
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While Hermie is healing I find myself baking, and baking some more. Then packaging up the goodness to share. It keeps me busy and calms my nerves. A batch of chocolate chip cookies, one banana cake with chocolate cream cheese frosting, two fresh strawberry pies and three dozen rosemary lemon cookies later... <br />
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Tonight it might be banana hand pies...they've been on my mind since our trip to Singapore.<br />
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5.30 to 6.1<br />
<span style="color: white;">... </span>Staceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811246477119855900.post-59752451352987719412012-05-29T19:47:00.000-07:002012-05-29T20:00:16.929-07:00kisses<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/staceywinters/7299207818/" title="may2812_1 by Stacey Winters, on Flickr"><img alt="may2812_1" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7232/7299207818_7e51abe0aa_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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Thank you so much for all of your good thoughts and well wishes for <a href="http://staceywinters.blogspot.com/2012/05/little-h.html">sweet Hermie</a>. It is amazing how wonderfully he is doing since his arrival home on Saturday.<br />
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It turned out that he had two herniated discs which meant surgery on his back and neck.<br />
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He doesn't know that he's in for weeks and weeks of rest. Keeping his little spirit in the crate or a leashed supervised hovering over "nest" next to me on the couch is tough and the very best thing for him.<br />
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Our family feels so very fortunate for the care Hermie received and the continued calls from his doctor<br />
and our beautiful family and friend support. <br />
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Thank you, from the bottom of Hermie's precious little heart.<br />
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5.25 to 5.29<br />
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