first rain!

of the season today. It's actually a pretty good, windy storm.

There is a beautiful, magnificent owl that has been sleeping in full sight in our oak tree, since I noticed him about 8:30am this morning. He is getting completley soaked by the rain, but apparently it does not bother him. It's 1pm and he is still there! The rain and wind are quite strong, and yet he sleeps. Thankfully Carlos came home around 11am and got some good shots with a long lens.

On the raw front;
Been using kelp noodles making Ani Phyo's thai noodle recipe (on youtube). Carlos loves these, and Josefina ate them as well, even though I made them wicked hot last night. Poor thing, next time I'll tone down the capsicum pepper now that I know she likes them so much. Per one readers comments on the youtube video, I too added in red bell pepper, red onion thinly sliced and some (fenugreek) sprouts for crunch. Yum!

Been sprouting regularly too, using a bag and a sprouting jar. The sprouts are delicious, and I use them in crackers, salads and we snack on them. I've sprouted buckwheat, alfalfa, fenugreek, and right now I have some green pea seeds going (they won't be ready for a few days. It is easy and I really enjoy it.

Made 'Not Salmon Pate' and served it in a red bell pepper boat the other night and it came out good, especially when topped with the Ranch dressing. Both recipes from Jennifer Corbleet's book.