bend, oregon to trinidad, california

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boise, idaho to bend, oregon

highlights from today:

such gorgeous terrain along highway 20.

much of which is the historic oregon trail.

i kept shouting,

this is the american west!

{my kids love it when i get enthusiastic... wait... no, they hate it.}

hinkle's outlaw village

{this one's for you, mom} 

a really wonderful dinner at pastini in bend

yes, please.

butternut squash-gorgonzola ravioli

with sage brown butter sauce & hazelnuts

i have never had sage butter except at home!

this was inCREDible.

almond biscotti ice cream sandwich.

w☼w.

hotel pool & hot tub 

night, night.

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leaving for california in the morning

up late packing.

we are heading west tomorrow.
said a sweet
merry meet, merry part, and merry meet again
to my favorite ducks

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earthly delights csa recipe :: rhubarb ginger simple syrup

i'm a fan of recipes that are:

1. crazy easy, and 2. crazy good.

this fulfills both requirements.

:: rhubarb ginger simple syrup ::

{it's a special sneak peek at the beginnings of an earthly delights cookbook}
take a moment to admire its pale pink color.
don't you think it would make an amazing gift?

mix this delicious syrup with bubbly water

for a kid-friendly rhubarb-ginger ale.

mix it with gin or vodka and soda

for grown-ups.

we haven't tried it on vanilla ice cream yet,

although that is highly recommended.

here's how to make it:

1½ cups sugar

1 cup water

2 cups sliced rhubarb

1 cup chopped ginger

simmer water & sugar until dissolved.

add rhubarb & ginger and simmer until soft.

remove from heat & allow to cool.

strain and store in a canning jar in the fridge.

it is oh, so ginger-y.
◄-r-h-u-b-a-r-b-►
◄-g-i-n-g-e-r-►

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and i'll keep you posted about the

earthly delights farm cookbook.

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concerned eagle residents install signs for safety

ada county highway district (achd)

is in the process of installing signs

alerting drivers to wildlife crossing

on floating feather road.

the area of greatest concern

is a section where large ponds

within the subdivisions of both

lexington hills and eagle pointe

sit directly on either side of the busy road.

because of the location of the ponds,
with the road running right between them,

ducks and geese attempt to cross the road,

from one pond to the other,

at all times of day and night.

they are hit and killed disturbingly often.

achd has recognized the problem

and is working to implement signage.

in the interim, concerned residents 

have taken matters into their own hands

by making and installing temporary signs.

{pretty snazzy temporary signs, at that}

and not a moment too soon

do you see who is trying to cross?

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p.s.

go concerned residents!
you deserve this

{extraordinary mallard medal}


p.s.s.
if you drive on floating feather
PLEASE SLOW DOWN.
keep it safe for ducks and geese
and people, too.

art-paper-scissors :: home sweet home

today at everythingeagle.com,

i'll show you how to use simple felt shapes

to build and sew your very own

:: home sweet home ::

come build yours

☼right here☼

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:: earthly delights csa - week 3 ::

our share this week

pac choi

pablo lettuce

kale bouquet

french breakfast radishes

hakurei turnips

red giant mustard greens

mizuna

pea tops

italian parsley

green garlic

spring onion

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farmer casey & csa member shannon

casey's dog, norm

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