Up Early

The sun hits the far hills before it rises over the trees.

I would say we were up with the sun, but we beat it by a half hour. We are busy cleaning house because today we planned on having a deck lunch party with our friend Colleen, but the rain washed out that idea. Now it's time to find a home for all those old magazines, put away the knitting, collect all the tv remotes, vacuum all the dog hair off everything and make the dining room look inviting.
Since I am dieting and haven't been cooking in a while, I had to reach into the inner wrinkles of the ol' brain to come up with something delish and festive, and for me, edible.  Here's the menu.
Beef Enchiladas with poblano peppers in mole sauce.
Mexican Rice and Refried Beans, cheese topped with sour cream too.
Guacamole made with fresh salsa, chopped tomatoes, black olives, green onions
Dessert: Sliced strawberries on vanilla ice cream.
Doesn't sound very diet-y does it?
I won't have the rice & beans, but will have the meat filling and lots of guacamole with salad.
For dessert I will switch out the ice cream for vanilla yogurt. Simple!

We have been waiting for the rain, so there is little disappointment in being inside. The gardens needed a bit more encouragement, and I expect to see an explosion of sprouting when the rain ceases. It is so tempting to look at plants but we are guided by experience, and caution, knowing weather is fickle.
My three days a week into town has seriously hindered my creative projects, unless you count knitting. Even that has slowed a bit, as just walking around the yard is so much fun in the Spring.

   In the late afternoons I have taken up a new habit of watching Midsomer Murders on Netflix, and knitting whilst I watch the Brits murder and deduce the perps. But with no finished objects to show, I have neglected the blog. But just you wait, making stuff will pick up again.