from the garden...

This summer I attempted to grow some vegetables. I don't own my own place yet, so I decided to grow in pots in the front yard where sun shines most of the day. I planted zucchini, cucumber, tomato and basil. I have enjoyed the baby cucumbers and zucchinis this summer but no tomatoes! I think it was too cold this spring...there are a lot of green ones, but no red. I did however get this enormous...and delicious zucchini this last week! mmmm good!

Green bug in the VW

yes...ironic I know, but there was a green bug in the green bug today

September Dinner

Tonight I got together and made dinner with my friend Emily. We ate butternut squash risotto (which is appropriate for fall), roasted potatoes, and cantalope. The butternut squash recipe was given to me with arborio rice from my cousin John and his wife as a wedding favor. It was absolutely delicious...warms the soul on a chilly September afternoon. Just as we were finishing our dinner, the doorbell rang and I caught a glimpse of my friend's husband running from the porch. We ran to the door and were delighted to find a box of cupcakes for us to share. Yay, for thoughtful husbands!