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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Backyard Point of View
I need to learn to carry my camera at all times when I go outside. I missed two opportunities of very unique pictures yesterday. These pictures are things that inspired me while on my nature walk yesterday. So many times I'm so focused on what's around me at eye level, that I forget to look up. Yesterday when I looked up, I noticed that our walnut tree is loaded with walnuts this year. I also noticed a hawk circling the chicken lot. I didn't get a picture of the hawk because I was too busy getting the chickens to safety.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Dog Days of Summer
It's HOT outside! We've been under an excessive heat warning until Saturday. At least Mr. Harley is staying cool.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Blueberry Smoothies
The heat is on. Forecasters are calling for temps to be above 100 all week. I've been trying to stay hydrated with lots of water, but sometimes you need a little "umph" to energize the day. I just made a pitcher of "Blueberry Smoothies" . It just hits the spot. Here's the recipe:
6 oz blueberries
6 oz plain, vanilla, or blueberry yogurt
1 T honey (opt)
1/2 c ice (3 ice cubes)
Blend at high speed. Serve immediately
6 oz blueberries
6 oz plain, vanilla, or blueberry yogurt
1 T honey (opt)
1/2 c ice (3 ice cubes)
Blend at high speed. Serve immediately
A Trip to the Blueberry Farm
My hubby and I stopped by a blueberry farm over the weekend. We arrived an hour before they closed, so we did some speedy picking. We ended up with 5 gallons. Yummy! Every year I plant two or three bushes in our back yard. I can't wait until they start producing. They say the blueberries are having an "off" season this year. I just love blueberries. They are one of the best fruits you can eat. High in anti-oxidants like Anthocyanin, vitamin C, B complex, E, A, copper, selenium, zinc, and iron. They neutralize free radicals which can effect disease and aging. They aid in reducing belly fat, help promote urinary tract health, preserve our vision, great brain food, helps improve our memory, are great for heart health, constipation, digestion, depression and they are disease and cancer fighters. Pretty powerful little guys, huh? Last year I was into baking blueberry cobblers, cheesecake, and pie. This year with my new eating habits, I have been looking for healthy blueberry recipes. If anyone has any please feel free to e-mail me. I will post them on the blog.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
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