Spring Awakening

"Where flowers bloom, so does hope."

-Lady Bird Johnson

Have a wonderful day!

-Lynn

Sunlit Sunday At Locust Grove

Sunny and brisk, a perfect day for hiking!

My friend and I decided to visit Locust Grove this afternoon

for a hike and some pictures.

A bit of Spring in the gardens!

Samuel Morse Home

Hope you're having a great weekend!

-Lynn

Today I'm Joining:

My Little Home and Garden for Sunlit Sunday

Getting Ready For Spring

Yesterday was a gorgeous day here.

Temperatures near 70 degrees-perfect!

When I stepped out to the screened porch, 

the morning sun was shining and the birds were singing.

See the little lanterns I just bought for the porch-Homegoods of course!

I also found some cute little garden markers for my herbs-on sale at Joann Fabrics.

Ah, spring can't come soon enough.

Enjoy your weekend!

-Lynn

Sunlight

Today I'm joining My Little Home & Garden for Sunlit Sunday.

Join me at the Vanderbilt for a walk down sunlit paths.

This is one of my favorite places to walk and take photos.

Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!

-Lynn

Springtime

Just a little something to keep us focused on warmer days.

Happy weekend!

-Lynn

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What Snow?

I'm ignoring the snow storm out the window.

My friends and I went on a little trip Monday/Tuesday and one

of the places we visited was a butterfly house.

Warm and sunny, a lot of beautiful flowers

and of course plenty of colorful butterflies.

Hope you're having a great day!

-Lynn

Snow?

Didn't I just say it was in the 50's here?

My son and I sat in the yard yesterday for a little sunshine.

I even got some clean up done in the garden.

Then at 6am the phone rings-

it's the school-2 hour delay! What?

I looked out the window, snow...

Well, today I'd rather look at a photo from a vacation a few years ago.

My son and I were going out for a ride.

I can feel the warmth on my face and the water on my feet.

Ok Winter, you can go now...

Here's to warmer days ahead!

-Lynn

Garden Dreaming

It's going to be in the 50's here in the northeast today!

I was going to do some baking, but I might have to pop into the garden

and do a little clean up. I can't wait to get my garden planted.

Ok, I know it's only February-

I can at least start planning!

Are you planning your garden yet?
-Lynn




Today I'm joining:
A Delightsome Life for House and Garden Thursday

Stuffed Red Peppers

If you're looking for something easy and healthy

this recipe is perfect. I made these for dinner last night and everyone loved them!

We like the red peppers, they're sweeter than the green, 

but if you like the green use them. 

I like to play around with recipes, add something different, take something out.

This is one of those recipes. 

If you don't eat meat, take it out, use more grains and veggies!

You can make it your own.

Stuffed Red Peppers:

6 Medium Red Peppers
3 Cups Cooked Whole Grain Texmati Brown Rice & Wild Rice w/ Soft Wheat & Rye (or whatever grain you prefer)
2 Cups Ground Beef or Ground Turkey or Ground Chicken (your preference)
1 Cup Diced Cooked Celery
2 Cups Diced Cooked Zucchini
1 Cup Diced Cooked Onion
1 Cup Black Beans
1 Small Can Tomato Paste
Water
1 Cup Grated Cheese (your choice-I used Mozzarella this time)
+ Extra cheese to sprinkle on each stuffed pepper, about a tablespoon each
Salt & Pepper

Wash and cut tops off of red peppers, remove seeds, place in stock pot with about 3" water, cover and steam until slightly tender. When finished, remove peppers with tongs, empty water from each and place standing up in baking dish.

In a bowl add cooked ground meat, grains, celery, zucchini, onion, black beans, tomato paste & water.
Add enough water (about 1 1/2 cups), enough to make a saucy mixture, stir until well combined. Mix in grated cheese. Add salt & pepper to taste.

Fill each pepper to the top with the cooked mixture, don't over stuff. When each pepper is filled, sprinkle with extra cheese. Place peppers in the oven at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour to 45 minutes. Until heated through.

Now when I made this, I had smaller red peppers, so there was extra meat, grain and veggie mixture. It tastes delicious alone. I'm sure someone will eat it for lunch this afternoon!

Happy cooking!

Enjoy

-Lynn

Joining:

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Pink Evening Sky

Happy Pink Saturday!

-Lynn

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