Our first cantaloupe says good morning! Isn’t it just the cutest thing? I’m going to try to take pictures of it along the way to show you the progression. Yes, I realize I am easily amused.
Macy doesn’t seem to care too much for the winter squash or cantaloupes. She routinely walks right over them, crushing blooms and kicking vines. I think it may be because I tend to give them more attention when we are outside than I give to her.
It has been a great last week of July and I’m finally back with some links again. The final manuscript of the book is due Monday so you know what I’m up to this weekend. Also, my success with canning seems to be improving. I made peach jam from the peaches I got when my nephew and I went to a local orchard last week. I’ll tell you more about that outstanding place next week.
And yes, I realize jam is about the easiest thing you can prepare and can, but that doesn’t make me any less proud. Small steps.
I hope you enjoy some of the more inspiring and informative articles and posts I came across the past couple weeks. Have a happy and healthy weekend!
Ale and Pretzel Soft Caramels from Sprinkle Bakes is the first post of the year that is officially going on my holiday baking list. These things look incredible!
Jules’ 4-Grain Salad from Happy Little Vegans just might be the most beautiful salad I’ve seen. It combines red quinoa, wheat berries, black wild rice and barley all stacked into a delicious little tower.
Biscoff Cookies from Cupcake Project shares the recipe so that you don’t have to get on a plane to enjoy those spicy, little cookies. I have to admit they are always my pick when traveling by air. Considering how low my air time has been lately I think I should start making my own.
Strangest State Fair Food from Travel + Leisure shows the most creative selections from around the country. There are a couple that turn even me off, but I have to admit that I’m intrigued by the Pork Parfait and Emu Tacos.
Are vertical farms the future of urban food? on the Guardian Environment Network will have you thinking about farming in a whole new way.
Thanks for the links. have a great weekend.
I am so excited for your garden, I love seeing these fruits and veggies emerge in your garden, it makes up for my not having one. I can’t wait to see how it progresses.
I’d be excited to see a baby cantaloupe in my own garden as well 🙂
That cantaloupe is SO adorable and cute. Love it!
I am definitely impressed with your jam. It’s something I haven’t yet attempted but really want to!
Your cantaloupe is so cute!
Cute, cute cantaloupe! And nice links! I’m especially eager to read the one about vertical farming. Our town is about to build a vertical community garden on the side of its parking garage. Very, very cool, and I can’t wait for the project to be completed.
The little biscoffs look SO cute!! As does your cantaloupe. So cool that you are growing them for yourself.
I really want to try making my own jam sometime.
Oh Lori, love the idea of
“collecting” fruit and vegetables in the garden 🙂
The “baby” cantaloupe is SO cute!
I want a baby cantaloupe!!
Lori, cheers to your canning peach jam. I have yet to embark on the adventure. I have all kinds of romantic ideas as to how i can learn to can but, have yet to try.
Love the little cantaloupe!!
Thanks for sharing. I hope your deadline for the manuscript went well.
I’ve yet to can a darn thing, so I’m impressed with your jam for sure!
Thanks everyone! The cantaloupe is growing so fast. I’ll have new pics soon. Jam making is so easy, so if you want to feel successful at your first canning experience, start with jam. 😉