Friday's One Day Deal, scones, leaving

In 24 hours we'll be on the plane, tucking the boys into their seats for a full night of uninterrupted slumber. PLEASE! In the meantime, I so successfully used up most all the food in our fridge (and am still smarting from the 4:40a wake-up) that we're doing take-out for dinner tonight. As there will be no cooking on which to report, I will tell you that I made one last batch of scones for a little catering gig today, and they just turned out beautifully. I will also tell you that the preserved lemon-Greek yogurt-celery seed-crème fraîche dressing/sauce I came up with last week (or whenever that was) for the spring has sprung celery salad is my new favorite condiment. O.M.G. And lastly, I cannot stop thinking about the creamed kale from last night. So, if you need some inspo, try any/all of those. Magnificent! Friday's One Day Deal at participating Whole Foods is 31/35 count raw, shell-on, responsibly farmed sweet white shrimp for just $5.99/pound. As I'm suspicious of crab farmed in India, I'm also a bit suspicious of shrimp farmed in Thailand and Ecuador, the latter locale being the source of Friday's crustaceans, so take this as simple passing on of info rather than any rabid encouragement (or not).

Over and out!

Sad timing

Of course I am thrilled to head to Italy, but I am somewhat saddened by the timing in that my first tulip opened today and that means the rest will soon follow. All the daffodils are buds-about-to-burst, and the azaleas are near. It is going to be such a beautiful time in my yard, and I will surely miss it. Just look at this bounty! Friends welcome to come and pick! The greens too!

Oh man

Do you know what is a real bummer? Ol called out for me in his sleep at 4:41a and then promptly drifted back into quiet slumber. I have been awake ever since. This is not an awesome way to start any day, much less one in which I have sooooo much to do. I will be glad when we finally leave tomorrow. Sender good vibes for children who sleep on the plane!