… thankful for our pecan harvest (they’re a little dry since we didn’t do a good job watering them but they’ll be great for pesto and baking)
…waiting for our apple and cinnamon breakfast cake to come out of the oven – seriously late breakfast but maybe I can get out of cooking lunch? (recipe from Heather’s Whole Foods Workshop)
… shelling pecans whenever we feel “bored”
…excited about the colder temperatures – 40’s for the lows and 70’s for the highs
…using the outer casing of the pecans to make “new” eyes
…harvesting our lemons – a few at a time
…enjoying lemonade and lemon dewberry muffins (again from Heather, from her 30 Day Vegan class) original recipe has blueberries but we didn’t store any of our blueberries
…saying things such as, “I can’t believe we have grapefruit, it’s been so long” or “Mom, I love you because you bought grapefruit” (this one from Ester) these are the joys of eating seasonally
…anxiously awaiting the ripening of oranges and grapefruit from friends.
…wondering how long it will be before our orange, grapefruit and lime trees produce
…praying for those on the east coast as they await the arrival of Sandy
Carla
Tuesday 30th of October 2012
Thank you for keeping us in your prayers. The worst is supose to be over. We had no damage on our property but a lot of people do. I am in PA near Gettysburg.
SchneiderPeeps
Wednesday 31st of October 2012
Carla, I'm so glad that you guys are ok. We live on the Gulf Coast so we know how crazy, stressful and deadly hurricanes can be.
Our Neck of the Woods
Tuesday 30th of October 2012
I would love to have a lemon tree! It's on my wish list :)
SchneiderPeeps
Wednesday 31st of October 2012
This particular lemon tree came with the house. But when my mom asked what I wanted for Christmas, I told her I wanted a fruit tree. I didn't specify what type (except no citrus as we already have enough) since I like to be suprised. I think I'll continue asking for them until I have all I need. Maybe someone can get one for you as a gift?
Rachel E.
Monday 29th of October 2012
I enjoy a good grapefruit as well. I am envying your pecans right now. :)