Dearest readers,

I know it's been a while since I've written. It's not you - it's me. I've thought about you often in my absence and so much has happened. I'll catch you up with some pictures . . .

• picked blackberries - made wine - made freezer jam...yummm
• homemade chicken stock
• organic produce at the Coppell Farmer's Market
• fancy composting system designed by Shinerman
  
• best winery ever—V. Sattui
• local produce + cheese + bread + wine + Michael Pollan = best snack ever
• love this wine—V.  Sattui Gamay Rouge
• took the Man to the beach
• foraged food from the backyard
• started Pre-K
• festivals (this one is Oktoberfest)
• cooking with the Man

So you see, I've been gathering pictures for you the whole time I've been gone.

What about you? Have you done anything along these lines? I'd love to hear about it!