Peony is Blooming

Peony is Blooming

My peony is blooming, planted by a previous owner here.
Did we get a little rain? Yes, we got 3/10 of an inch.
We expect a bit more later this week.
Beggars can't be choosers.
Have a good one, gardening is good for the soul. 

Spinach Pesto

Spinach Pesto

1 large batch of fresh spinach, stems removed
5 garlic cloves minced
1/2 to 1 cup of olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts of your choice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon agave syrup
salt and pepper to taste

Add half the olive oil to a blender and then add the minced garlic and blend till smooth and creamy. Next add the nuts and do the same. Add lemon juice and agave syrup. Slowly add spinach leaves one bunch at a time and blend till smooth. Add more olive oil if needed and keep adding the spinach leaves till all are gone. Add salt and pepper to taste. We had a huge batch of spinach in our CSA basket and I decided to make a large batch of pesto. Good over protein of your choice, mixed with pasta, etc. Pesto has so many uses and can be frozen if you have too much. Enjoy !

Rain Dance

Rain Dance

praying for rain for many places and locations

Pork Loin Roast, Mashed Turnips, Pear Sauce

Pork Loin Roast, Mashed Turnips, Pear Sauce

This was a quick and easy meal. 
I purchased the roast at Aldi pre-marinated with mesquite.
I usually don't purchase marinated meat, but I might from now on.
Had leftover mashed turnips and the pear sauce I'd made.
I steamed the turnips then mashed them like potatoes.
The plate looked bland due color of meat, turnips, and pear sauce.
But who cares, all was very delicious.