Brunch - Couldn't help myself!

Couldn't help myself!!!  After talking about the waffles at the Guerilla Cafe last night, I had to go back this morning.  Since I planned to spend some time browsing at Stone Mountain and Daughter this morning and it was on the way, it seemed the "right" thing to do!  Delicious!!

 Stone Mountain and Daughter was a lot of fun, too.  I have been sewing since I was thirteen years old when fabric stores were everywhere.  SM&D is like one of the fabric stores of old.    Lots of interesting fabrics, buttons, etc. and helpful people that actually know how to sew.  After browsing around for a couple of hours,  looking at patterns, etc., I ended up with some linen/rayon blend  for a new Liberty shirt using the Sewing Workshop pattern.

Lots of walking today so I don't feel too badly about my indulgence.

Quiet Week

I've gotten a couple of calls/emails about why I haven't posted for a couple of days.  It has been a quiet week - very pleasant!!!!  I have been to knitting class and started my first project.  For those knitters who are wondering, it is a scarf using Pattern #42 by Ann Norling - Stitch Sampler Scarf.  I am using some cotton/wool yarn in a denim tweed.  For those on my Christmas list - don't get worried yet!!!  No way am I giving this first project away and at the rate I am going you are safe for a couple of years.    The knit shop that sorts out my mistakes is K2tog on Solano Street in Albany, Ca.

My bike hasn't been ridden in a while so I took it over to the local bike shop to have the brakes adjusted, etc.  There couldn't be much wrong with it since it is only costing $20!!!  It will be ready on Friday so I am looking forward to some bike rides around the area.  The greenway that is about a block from me is called the Ohlone Greenway and it is one of the Rails-to Trails if you are familiar with them.

Strawberry season is here!  Lots of yummy berries in the market.  I have been walking to Monterrey Market to pick up fresh produce, etc.  Last night Doug, LA and I had a great salad with fresh strawberries, greens, chicken and my very favorite Honey Dijon Salad Dressing.  Thanks to Vera for emailing the recipe to me.  It is one of my favorite recipes from our Central Market Cooking Classes. I mix this in a food processor or blender.

Honey Dijon Mustard Dressing

1/2 cup canola oil

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup Dijon Mustard (Grey Poupon)

1 teaspoon minced garlic

Mix all ingredients well, cover and use on a variety of salads.

Tonight (Wednesday) Doug, Leigh Anne and I walked over to have dinner at the Guerilla Cafe. Everything was so fresh and good.  Homemade hummus with vegetables and panini sandwiches.  Very California:)

If I am blogging about what I am eating and posting recipes, you know I have had a quiet week.  Not complaining at all - it has been very restful.