For Spring...

In my searches through the internet, I came across this (new to me) source for seeds called The Living Seed Company. Each seed collection they offer has some really beautiful and several unique varieties included. I am excited to give these a try this year! Something new. I'll keep ya'll posted. Anyone out there tried these seeds before?

Here .

Did I mention....??

So, I'm engaged. Yup. True Story.

The mister and I are planning a wedding for July in Las Vegas. Prepare for an Elvis ceremony, a black wedding dress and a beer, hot dog and VooDoo Doughnut reception at my parents place. Super excited!

XOXOXO

Sarathehipe

Note to Self...

I am TOTALLY making at least one of these next year for the holidays.



A beer Advent Beer Calendar?!?! It's useful. It's fun. And it's awesome. The cool thing is, I could even make it with other beverages of the non alcoholic kind. It's genius.

Directions here.

Instagram

This year one of my goals is to post a picture on my Instagram account everyday! Wanna follow me on Instagram? Its under: sarathehipe . Step on up and join the madness.

C is for Cookie

More readable instructions from theKitchn:

Ingredients3/4 cup unsalted butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking flour
1 teaspoon salt
Equipment
Medium-sized mixing bowl
Measuring cup and spoons
A fork

Instructions

1. Put 3/4 cup of butter or margarine (that's a stick and a half) into your mixing bowl.
2. Measure 1 cup of sugar.
3. Pour sugar over butter.
4. With fork, squash butter and sugar together until they are blended.
5. Crack shells of two eggs and pour eggs over mixture in bowl.
6. Measure 1 teaspoon vanilla and pour over mixture.
7. With fork, blend everything in the bowl together.
8. Measure 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and pour over mixture in bowl.
9. Measure 1 teaspoon baking powder and sprinkle over flour.
10. Measure 1 teaspoon of salt and sprinkle over flour and baking powder.
11. Mix everything together either with the fork or with your hands.
12. Put dough in icebox to chill (at least one hour)

There are no instructions for baking from this print, but a quick search for others' experiences with the recipe and recommendations say to roll out cookies 1/4 inch thick, sprinkle with sugar, and bake at 400 degrees.










And Cookie Monster's song about cookies, in case you need an anthem to listen to while you make above cookie.

Portland Craftiness, As Promised.

Itty Bitty Farm in the City

Love it!