Wind Energy

 It is impressive what the Dutch have done to harness wind energy.

Mint

 I didn't know that planting mint around the house discourages ants.  I did hear that they do tend to overtake an outdoor garden, regardless of pest fighting properties.

Hope you are enjoying your Family Day weekend!

Gillena's Sunday Smiles - My Amaryllis in full bloom

 Welcome to Gillena's Sunday Smiles.

I am showing my Amaryllis in full bloom, this photo was taken Feb 11 2024.  I must say a lot of the fun was in the anticipation of the full bloom.  Enjoy!

The truth is the small pot fell over a few days earlier and we had to put it into a larger container, prop and tie it up.

Spelt Flour Blueberry Muffins and Such a Delight

 I decided to make these blueberry muffins with spelt flour.  They were delicious!

We were on a group video chat with my great (grand) niece who is about to turn 3.  She says 'Christine, the sun's going down!'  We had a chuckle about that and I told her 'wow, is it really?'  She is such a delight, it is a special age.

Enjoy your Saturday!

Friday Art

 Welcome to Friday Art!  This is a blue-footed booby ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") in acrylic.  They really have bright blue feet!

Linking to Nicole's Friday Face Off and to Gillena's Art for Fun Friday.

Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date - Lips and Korean Ground Pork

Welcome to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date!  The theme is 'Lips'.  

For the Dinner Date, I forgot to take a photo but I used this recipe to make Korean Ground Pork.  I liked that it used Gochujang paste.  

1 lb ground pork

3 cloved garlic minced

1 onion finely diced

1 tbs grated ginger (I used ginger powder)

2 tbs Gochujang paste

2 tbs soy sauce

2 tbs honey

1/4c water

1 tsp sesame oil

pinch of toasted sesame seeds

2 -3 tbs oil

Brown the meat in oil, set aside.  Brown onion, garlic, ginger.  Add pork, gochujang, soy, honey, sesame, green onions, oil and water.  Sprinkle a pinch of toasted sesame seeds.
 

Wednesday Memes on Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day!