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I feel you. This is how I get stuff done and also why its so important for you to keep creating right now. Saying goodbye to April and Hello, MAY!
The seasons are changing fast now and April was a whirlwind month. I was in Texas and Florida and few other places I will share soon. I ate some amazing food, meet cool people and just really had a great time traveling this month. I've been working so hard that it feels like this break was long overdue. +I'm actually traveling today and Uber excited to share these latest adventure with you! I also have some book recommendations written up and a restaurant review as well in the queue. Stay tuned for more videos and blog posts. See you at the train station! Not the prettiest apple pie I've ever made, but it was eaten so fast it didn't matter!
We went to pick apples here and had an excess of sweet, tasty apples that were begging to be cooked. I have tried a few recipes and most are full of unnecessary sugar. This simple recipe will make a delicious pie and doesn't require extra sugar or take all day to make. I also bought a vegan pie crust and to make it even simpler. I used a large 10.5 deep dish pie plate, but you can adjust this simple recipe to fit your needs. Simple Vegan Apple Pie 2 Prepared vegan pie crusts 2 pounds apples 2 cups natural vegan apple sauce (unsweetened) 2 tablespoons cinnamon 1 tablespoon nutmeg Vegan butter Preheat oven to 350' (read the instructions on your pie crust) Place one pie crust in the bottom of your pie pan. Peel and cut your apples into thin slices. Transfer apples into a medium bowl, sprinkle in spices and stir to coat. Place coated apples in pie crust, add apple sauce till almost full and place the top pie crust over the apples. Seal the edges, and cut small steam slices in top crust and gently brush with vegan butter. Bake for for 50-60 minutes or until the apples are tender. Allow to sit for 20+ minutes before cutting. Enjoy! Nestled in the beautiful high mountains of New Mexico, where the skies are often clear and cloud sightings are rare, something peculiar catches the eye—contrails. These thin white lines trailing behind jets paint a picture against the usually pristine backdrop.
Have you ever noticed at a jet soaring across the sky and wondered about the streak it left behind? Those lines are known as contrails, a shortened term for condensation trails. Contrails are a phenomenon born from the combination of high-altitude flight and specific atmospheric conditions. As jets cut through the air, the water vapor they release condenses into visible ice crystals, forming these wispy trails that we see. A lone jet may leave behind a solitary trail, or criss-cross the sky with these lines. But these lines spark discussions about their environmental implications. Some argue that the persistent contrails contribute to the formation of high-altitude clouds, affecting local weather patterns and even contributing to global warming. Or that the planes are releasing a chemical cocktail. What do you think? For the last few years we let the raised beds rest, but now its time to plant.
I've germinated seeds in trays with mixed luck, but a few hardly babies have made it.
It's almost SPRING!
The official date for Spring, in the Northern Hemisphere is March 20, 2018, and I can't wait. I enjoy winter, but I'm looking forward to spring this year. I love flowers and of course all the fresh vegetables. I plan on planting another garden and expand my kitchen herb collection.
So I have already started looking for pots, seeds and any/all tools to get a jump on the growing season. I found this 3 Tier Stackable Garden - for indoor/outdoor use. I like the fact that it is self watering and I can expand the number of fresh herbs I can grow NOW and I don't have to wait for warmer weather. It's not too big so you can use it in the kitchen or on the patio. Best part it's under $25USD on Amazon!
Also by growing in my kitchen I have the fresh herbs handy when I need them, plus I keep bugs and critters out of the pots.
It should also help keep the locals out of my pots. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind a toad in the yard on or the patio, but not so much in the oregano.
I also really like this Earth Box kit. (It has wheels! How smart is that?) Plus it comes with everything you need- I know I hate driving into town for fertilizer or planting mix. Each trip I find more things I "need" and end up spending $50 when I went in for a $5 item. This kit is a little bit more pricey at $57 but I figure it paid for itself by eliminating all those extra trips into town. You can grow vegetables, herbs and flowers on windowsills, on your deck or even the balcony, or take it inside - with our unpredictable weather I like that I can easily bring the box inside quickly. Plus container gardening means no weeding!
And if you are just starting out gardening and are unsure about which supplies or tools you need this kit has got it all including non gmo seeds. It comes complete with:
I'm ordering one for each of my nieces and nephews so they can start gardening, too. Have you started planting yet? Nothing beats a early Spring garden full of fresh, homegrown vegetables. MMMMM I'm already looking forward to being over run with squash and strawberries!
I will update you on the garden process over the next few weeks and also don't forget I'm planning that BIG Pacific trip - so any advice on where to go/stay/see/avoid would be appreciated. Speak soon~
Okay only a little behind on this one!
When it comes to shopping I admit some months I shop more than others. September was a busy month between work, traveling and all the normal day to day stuff. Autumn usually is, though as we begin preparing for winter and everyone starts thinking about the holidays. Somehow, I managed to finish up some personal projects, (yeah me!) and try some new products and I still found time to read! #WIN I have another 20 books I need to write a review on.... Meanwhile, here are a few of my loves for September: (Note: I do have affiliate links, for some of the products. But I bought and LOVE all of these items or I would not waste my time talking about them.)
I was actually killing time surfing Youtube when I saw this shelf. There are quite a few out there, so I looked carefully at a number of the top sellers before choosing this one. It expands to fit my oversized tub, and the price was right. Now I can extend my already longish bath time, plus have room for a book and a drink! Another win!
(I will insert a link if you want to check them out.)
While we are talking about bath time, lol...Working so much I often just want to soak in the tub, then fall into bed! So I upped my bath tub game with Galaxy bath bombs.
I'm starting to think I was bath obsessed in September, WTF? And my obsession with Acure products continues too! I hoarded up a ton of Acure products for the win! I so love this vegan brand! I have been so happy with their facial scrub and body wash that I added Shampoo/conditioner, body lotion and cleansing towelettes to my collection. I also bought more body wash to stock the guest bath.
Okay enough bath stuff....I am still obsessed withCliff bars and packed my briefcase full before heading to the airport, like always. One of my die hard vegan friends told me that not every flavor is vegan. Hmmmm, when I did a search it looks like ALL the US flavors are. So I'm going to keep enjoying these delicious snack bars.
I have so many old posts to clear that I'm considering either: A. A Super long 200+ picture post, B. Marathon multiple post a day blogging, or C. Forgetting all the old stuff and just starting new from here. #FML
Do you have any suggestions? I should have been writing all week long, instead I'm unpacking the Halloween decorations and getting into the spirit of Pumpkin Spice EVERYTHING! lol
Even though I should post another 3,000 entries tonight, I'm going to enjoy this wonderful rainy weather with a good book and nice cup of tea. (In the bath tub, but you already guessed that!)
Catch you later! I have been subscribed to VeganCuts monthly Snack box for years, (see?) But this was my 1st Beauty Box.
Am I the only one suddenly obsessed with succulents? I mean I'm a plant person, so I like just about ALL types of Flora, but suddenly I'm obsessed with this tiny treasures! Aren't they amazing> One of my friends is building fairy gardens and they are...wow! As soon as I get back from NYC I will start mine. Heavy on the succulents, of course. Do you have a favorite type? Another friend has successfully grown and harvested pineapples! And she doesn't even have a green thumb! I think I better take a closer look at my compost pile and see if I have a crop.
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