Garden Update!

The seedlings are getting so big!  They have all been repotted and have taken over the living room.  Can't wait to get them into the ground and get some flowers for the balcony.   

I Never Let Go

Like all nine year old girls in 1997 I was a huge fan girl for Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic.  In honor of the 3D release I broke out my trumpet and learned to play "My Heart Will Go On".  I could not get through the song without laughing hysterically and I must apologize to my neighbors for butchering this and many other songs I attempted tonight.  Enjoyable evening.  

For The Birds

Hello.

One of my favorite things to do each morning is to watch the birds at the feeder.  I have been keeping a list of all the different types that have come to eat in and around the feeder.  Here is what I have so far:

1. Blue Jay
2. Gold Finch
3. House Finch
4. Chickadee
5. Cardinal
6. Crow
7. Starling
8. Robin
9. Wild Turkey
10. Red Tailed Hawk
11. House Sparrow
12. Tufted Titmouse 
13. American Kestrel
14. Mourning Dove 
15. Hairy Woodpecker
16. Pileated Woodpecker
17.  Dark Eyed Junco
18. Brown-Headed Cowbird
19. Red-Winged Black Bird
20. White Breasted Nuthatch

Happy Bird Watching,

EM

New Friend

This is my new friend.  His name is Chippy because at 7AM I am not much more creative than that.  He is super friendly, doesn't even mind when I stick the camera in his face.  He scours the porch all day waiting for birds to drop seeds from the feeder and I love him.  

Things For Spring

Nothing beats digging in the dirt in the Spring.  Here is the list of all the stuff  I would like to do in the next couple months.

1. Go for a hike.
2. Start the vegetable garden from seed.
3. Go for a weekly bike ride along the Hudson.
4. Start playing my trumpet again.
5. Make plantable seed paper. 
6. Put up a hummingbird feeder.
7. Count all the different types of birds that come to the feeder.
8. Try a few new recipes with Spring vegetables.
9. Plan a summer vacation.
10. Be outside as much as possible. 

Garden Update!

After a week, everything but the peppers have sprouted!  

Vanilla Is So Sweet

Homemade vanilla extract is one of the sweetest smelling things ever.  So simple too.  Here is what you do:

Home Infused Vanilla Extract 

Supplies

Vodka 

Vanilla Beans

Small Glass Bottle 

Steps 

1. Fill bottle with vodka, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top.
2. Add in vanilla beans, about 1 bean per 8 oz of vodka.
3. Seal tightly and store in a cool, dry place for 3-6 months before using.
4. Bake into your favorite snacks!

So beautiful.

Happy Baking,

EM