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Currently -10.31.14

Published on October 31, 2014 By Emily. Updated on November 1, 2014

Making: a shopping list, a menu plan and a to do list.  I actually have time to accomplish some things this weekend and it’s going to be productive!

CSA pick up 10.31.14

Cooking: mashed potatoes (which I never think to make, but will be revisiting soon), kale and delicata squash, all left over from last week’s CSA pick up.  We got more vegetables today.  Next Friday, there will be less leftovers because this week there will be plan!

Drinking: Sam Adams Octoberfest, my first “fall” beer of the season, I think.

Reading: information about the SpaceShipTwo crash…it has been a bad week for space…

Wanting: to put off my end of marking period obligations and waste all day tomorrow playing on the internet.  It’s a constant battle, at all points in the marking period.

Looking: for Christmas gift ideas.  Yes, I’m one of those people.

Playing: “Who gets to hold the candy bowl?” with Brian every time the door rings.

Wasting: time, in an effort to avoid the dishes.

Sewing: nothing, but I’ve said nice things about starting a number of projects (skirts, curtains, pajama pants) and I sewed a button on the jacket for Brian’s Halloween costume last night.  Feel free to share your sewing inspiration in the comments or on Facebook!

candy

Wishing: that more kids were coming to our door trick or treating.  We had a lot last year even though it was raining and I expected more this year.  I hope it will pick up soon, because I love giving out Halloween candy.

Enjoying: a Friday night at home.  We had one hour less of obligations this afternoon than expected and it was so nice to go to the supermarket then come home and relax.  I’m also enjoying episodes of West Wing and the aforementioned candy handing out.  We just had 3 Elsas at the door.  Love it.

Liking: the new She Reads Truth Android app.  I’ve been waiting for its release for months and it is finally here.  I’m so looking forward to using it first thing tomorrow.

Wondering: what I’m going to do for Brian’s 30th birthday next year.  He did such an awesome job for my birthday and I need to plan something of equal caliber.  Now taking submissions…

Loving: Fall.  And the approach of the winter holidays.  As much as I hate the cold, I adore the Christmas season.  Tomorrow it will officially be November and I can really start being one of those crazy people who starts listening to Christmas music way too early…

Hoping: that I sleep in just enough tomorrow morning.  I’d love to wake up without an alarm around 7:00 and then enjoy a morning that’s productive and relaxing.  We’ll see…

Needing: to be warmer.  Why did I decide to wear tights on such a cold day?

Smelling: …nothing, actually…

halloween 2014

Wearing: my Halloween costume

Following: the lead of many other people and eating all I can handle in Halloween candy

Noticing: how much I like Whoppers.  Why do I never buy these?

Knowing: that my husband is awesome.  Because he just is.  Also, he’s The Doctor.

Thinking: that I wouldn’t still be writing this post if I’d finished filling in my October editorial calendar.  My apologies to everyone.

Feeling: tired.  I’m an old lady.

Bookmarking: restaurants I want to try with Brian tomorrow during our outing. (More on Tuesday!)

Opening: more browser tabs than is appropriate.  I just can’t help myself.

Giggling: about how cute that dinosaur costume just was…

Prompts borrowed from Honeystuck

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On Friday we headed to Springfield for an appointm On Friday we headed to Springfield for an appointment and made a day of it by visiting @forestparkzoo afterwards. For us, the Zoo in Forest Park's size, layout and number of animals (over 225 exotic and native animal residents) is the perfect size for our 2 and 5 year old kids. We went in the afternoon, when day camps were wrapping up and it wasn't busy overall. We were able to easily view all of the exhibits and let our children move at their own pace without interfering with other people. Despite the heat, the animals were pretty active and it was a joy to see my kids spot, identify and appreciate them.
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Brian and I had lunch at the @firehousecafebistro Brian and I had lunch at the @firehousecafebistro in Adams today. We enjoyed falafel bites, cocktails, papas bravas, and a buttermilk chicken sandwich. All of the food was really delicious and the service was excellent, despite very limited staffing. The patio seating was fun for people watching and enjoying the sunshine. I highly recommend the Firehouse Cafe and Bistro if you're looking for a more upscale lunch or dinner in the northern Berkshires.
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It's blueberry season in the Berkshires! My favori It's blueberry season in the Berkshires! My favorite girl and I headed to @mountainviewfarm413 this week to pick ours, as is our tradition. We had a great morning resulting in 7 pounds of berries. Some blueberries will be frozen and others turned into muffins, but most of them will be eaten just the way they are. The season is short, enjoy it while you can. @whitneysfarmmarket and @seconddropfarm are doing picky-your-own as well. 🫐
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We're back from vacation and back to picking up ou We're back from vacation and back to picking up our weekly share of @mightyfoodfarm produce. My latest menu plan using these vegetables is live on the blog, link in my profile.
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Tomato season is my favorite season. If there is t Tomato season is my favorite season. If there is the opportunity to eat something that features a combination of tomato, mozzarella and basil, chances are good that I'm ordering it. Yesterday I needed to make a dish to share for a church gathering so I put together this incredibly simple pasta salad. I hope it's useful to you during this time of summer heat and summer gatherings.

RECIPE:
1 lb pasta (I used bowties) 
7 oz fresh mozzarella
1 pint grape tomatoes 
30-50 fresh basil leaves 
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste 

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and place in a large bowl. 
2. Prep the other ingredients: cut the mozzarella cheese in bite size pieces if needed, quarter the grape tomatoes, finely cut the basil with scissors or a knife.
3. Add the quartered tomatoes, mozzarella and basil to the pasta. Drizzle the olive oil into the bowl and miX well.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Enjoy!

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I could watch birds on the beach all day long. We' I could watch birds on the beach all day long.
We're wrapping up our time in Wilmington, North Carolina with lots of time at Wrightsville Beach. The ocean never ceases to impress.
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