Garlic Scape Pesto
Garlic Scapes from my little plot. I only grew garlic this year as an experiment. I planted eight plants, but a squirrel took four of…
FO Friday: Paris
Even though I started Girasole before this, I wanted to participate in a Veera KAL in the Sweater Odyssey group on Ravelry. I have wanted…
Booking Through Thursday – First Teacher
On BTT this week: Who taught you to read? I can't remember the exact teacher. Also, English is not my first language. When I did…
Reading Habits
It has been awhile since I did a survey meme. I really like them. I've been seen this one going around. Feel free to suggest…
The Tiger’s Wife by Téa Obreht
While this novel's protagonist is a young Doctor in the post-conflict Balkans, most of the book is not exactly about her so much as it…
Sunday Salon: Hot Reading
Hello, Sunday! I am a bit exhausted because I went on a day trip yesterday, but walked a lot. So I am looking forward to…
The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer
After being bored with Friday's Child, I adored this Heyer novel. I think The Grand Sophy is one of my favourite Heyer novels. Sophy is,…
Ricotta Gnocci
This was my first time making gnocchi and it was delicious! They don't look neat and tidy, but man, did they taste good. They were…
Booking Through Thursday – Quotable
On BTT this week: Do you have a favorite quote from a book? I have many favourite quotations! I like books for their prose and…
Used Books Haul
This may not be a surprise to anyone, but I like to buy books! I like book fairs, book sales and of course, book stores.…
The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot
My first George Eliot novel. There has been one main reason why I haven't read The Mill on the Floss yet. I saw most of…
Sunday Salon: Midsummer Reading and Book Hauling
Happy Father's Day! We had family time yesterday and now my dad wants to take his own day trip. Ha. I do a bit of…