Brook Benton & Dinah Washington - Baby You've Got What It Takes (1959)

This is one of my favorite songs....a perfect way to end the month....aye? this is dinah washington and brook benton....apparently they didnt like each other....here is to a fabulous september!

Last Weekend

Chinatown Summer Nights are coming to a close....this is the last weekend....

You must go right before dusk....so you can see it without its glowing beauty....

Then at dusk....that is when the magic happens....like in spirited away when the little city begins to light up....

When the darkness comes....it is even more beautiful....

Bring your kids....if you have any....its sure to remain in their brain forever....it did in mine....

You can pick up some cheap goodies for the kids or for the kid in yourself....

The opposite entrance during the day....Go!

Sunday Salad

This salad was inspired by SundaySuppers....if you havent been there....please go there and see their deliciousness....
Salad
black russians,mini yellow cherries,and yellow pears(if you dont have your own tomato garden go ahead and buy 2 large heirlooms for this)
one thinly sliced romaine heart
8 ounces of whole wheat penne(cooled) after i cook them i toss in olive oil and a little salt and pepper
1 can of cannellini beans drained because i was too hot and lazy to cook them from scratch
1/4 cup toasted pinenuts
15 large basil leaves(rolled and thinly sliced)
1/8 cup of chopped up mint and parsley
I like my food herby so if this is too much for you then use less

Salad Dressing
Limey Vinaigrette
I make a large batch because i use it for all sorts of other things.... like i mix it in rice or marinate some meat with it.... sometimes we dip our bread into it....whatever you think it might be good with....
6 limes juiced and zested(because i have a lime tree....you could use lemons but 2 not six....and i love things tangy)
4 cloves of garlic finely chopped
1 tbsp of finely chopped red onion
1 tsp of salt and pepper
half a cup olive oil
you can also add herbs if you would like.... fresh would be best
I put these ingredients in jar with a lid and shake like a wild woman

Add your salad ingredients in a bowl.... lightly toss and then add half or less of the dressing depending on how you like it....toss again in the dressing and eat up my friends....ENJOY!

A Little Something To Get The Morning Rolling

I totally dig this song....obviously.

Naked Ladies Have Returned

Can you see them in the background?

So lovely....

So fragrant....

Here they are paired up with bougainvilla....thank you lillian where ever you maybe....the lady who lived in my home before I....then she had to leave because her husband died....rest in peace arnold....

Water and Wood

I have been doing lots of experiments lately....these are my latest....wood blocks with water color pencils....i think they turned out quite pretty....

So when the chaos of my home settles down....

There will be new cards,prints,and wooden blocks in the shop....what do you think of my blocks....

Good Things

To make lunch with.....

My daughter's little hands.....

Tomatoes from the garden.....