First Friday veg potlucks
As I’ve mentioned before, we’re part of a vegetarian potluck group that meets once a month to share delicious food and good company. This month’s theme was “veggie adventure” (AKA, make something you’ve never made before). Inspired by our recent Indian restaurant trip, I made chana masala, using this recipe from Smitten Kitchen, with delicious results. (One of these months, I will actually remember to bring the camera and share more about these gatherings.)
And so it begins
Saturday marked the official opening of the 2012 gardening season, which unofficially opened in early January when Matthew started seedlings under the grow lights.*
The Dude “helped” Daddy and Grandma at the garden, giving me some time to myself. Their day involved some heavy lifting — working to move two dump truck loads of compost while carrying a little monkey on their backs.
Meanwhile . . .
I caught up on things around the apartment, cleaning the kitchen so we could mess it up again later, among other things .
My bicycle turned routine errands into some nice physical activity and outside time, though the sun fooled me into under-dressing for the outing. I’ll take a slightly chilly breeze on my face over being stuck in the car any day.
And then came Sunday
The Dude and I graced the church pews for the first time in eons — my attendance record since he’s been born is quite embarrassing. I tell myself it will get better when he gets older and our routine is a bit more predictable, but thinking of families in times past (and present, I suppose) who make it to church Every. Single. Sunday., with a baby AND other little ones in tow makes my excuse look a little pathetic.
Meanwhile . . .
In case he hadn’t gotten enough exercise at the garden on Saturday, Matthew spent a good chunk of Sunday on his bike, preparing for the Cycling Savvy class he’ll be teaching in a couple of weeks.**
We wrapped up the weekend with a relatively simple dinner featuring a large salad with greens from the low tunnel, homemade pasta (made and frozen on a previous weekend), and a delicious rhubard dessert.
*Stay tuned for a grow light guest post from Matthew.
**If you’re in the St. Louis area, check out the upcoming Cycling Savvy classes. Thanks to some grant funding, they are offering the classroom potion for FREE, and each of the on-bike portions for $15/session. All three sessions normally cost $75! Whether you’re a newbie, someone who’s logged hundreds of miles, or somewhere in between, Cycling Savvy has a lot to offer.
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