Tomato and Olympic gold

People, having a sunny yard is such a win when you're an ever-hopeful gardener! I dare say I've had a mostly green thumb this summer, an accomplishment I attribute primarily to sun and soil amendments. Daily, my jackpot is a thrill.

The boys spent the night at a friend's house on Friday, and I realized their absence would be a good time to use up all remaining small-breed tomatoes as were starting to feel snowballed. 

A low and slow roast with some olive oil, garlic and thyme fit even the bill of a sweltering day, and with marinated sheep/goat cheese and toasted baguette, well, suffice it to say, that we feasted. 

The next day I made some celery leaf aioli for some chicken salad, and my T served this gorgeous, accidental-art latte to me. The Olympics continue to thrill (Phelps, Ledecky, Bolt?!?!?!), Christoph Waltz is a commercial delight, and the kids return to camp tomorrow. 

Watch this for a smile, and a bit more love if you're already a Waltz fan. 

Pretties and yums

Painted, gardened, walked, volunteered, made pumpkin scones, ricotta, dinner and more. Tired and so wanted to finish a post I started today. But, teaser alert!, you'll have to wait until tomorrow. It'll be worth it.

In the meantime, some photos.

Friends coming for breakfast tomorrow get pumpkin scones, tea, and this homemade bread with homemade jams (rhubarb apple butter & spiced plum)

Friends coming for breakfast tomorrow get pumpkin scones, tea, and this homemade bread with homemade jams (rhubarb apple butter & spiced plum)

Perfect kale salad with apples

Perfect kale salad with apples

Did y'all know Tom could do this? Lucky me! Follow me on Instagram (@em_i_lis) if you want to see his daily joe art.

Did y'all know Tom could do this? Lucky me! Follow me on Instagram (@em_i_lis) if you want to see his daily joe art.

The life this cat has!

The life this cat has!

Mustardy maple Brussels sprouts and apples

Mustardy maple Brussels sprouts and apples