Why I love Spring
Breakfast in the Gazebo. We have had the most amazing Spring. The past week it has been mostly rain. My gardens are incredible.
Breakfast in the gazebo with DH is almost a daily treat. The birds and flowers , fresh mowed grass. The sun is shining and cooler 70’s/50’s are the forecast.
Fresh fruit, homemade yogurt and my whole wheat toast.
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- 4 months agolast modified: 4 months ago
And then DH made lunch. Wonderful breeze . Honey Smoked Salmon and Spring vegetables and Feta with Kalamata olives and with EVOO and White Balsamic Vinegar. He spoils us!
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- 4 months agolast modified: 4 months ago
Homemade pasta and meatballs with homemade baguettes and basil from the garden. loving this weather. ❤️
- 4 months agolast modified: 4 months ago
It is Sunday so breakfast is special. DH made his biscuits and omlettes. yum! in the gazebo
- 4 months ago
- 4 months agolast modified: 4 months ago
Dinner in the Gazebo. We only eat 2 meals a day. 8am and 3 pm. DH grilled chicken on his iron griddle. Roasted 1/2 baked potato ( I cut them baste with EVOO and roast in toaster oven on parchment at 350° for 1 hr. ) roasted fresh beets and steamed Brussel Sprouts.
Dessert was his breakfast biscuits with fresh Strawberries and ice cream .
I need a nap lol.
- 4 months ago
DH did dinner. late because ” life”. Composed Salad. So beautiful in the gazebo.
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