Wednesday Memes

 

Happy Spring Days

 I noticed this lovely planter at the local strip plaza.  The tulips are so pretty!.

Husband M was telling me how noisy the birds are in the mornings now.  Finch, blue jays, cardinals competing for who can be loudest, they perch on different sections of a backyard tree and bathe themselves in the sunlight.  It occurred to me that nature has painted them in yellow, blue and red, it must be a pretty sight.  Unfortunately I am usually asleep and missing out.  I hope you are not like me haha.

Millet Grain

 My friend Ivy at The Happy Whisk suggested I try millet grain.  So I found some at Whole Foods. Looking forward to trying it.  

Sunday Smiles - Freebies

 I got these freebies from a charity (I didn't donate though).  Pictured is a red pan scraper, a bag and a sponge.  I had never heard of pan scraper but apparently it is quite useful,  scraping out a cake pan, cutting dough, lifting bread dough and cleaning it off the counter, according to one of my sisters.

Linking to Gillena's Sunday Smiles.

Fresh Kale

 My friend S brought over some kale from her sister's farm.  It will make a good kale salad.

It is the long Victoria Day weekend, when gardening can safely start.

Friday Art - Western Painted Turtle

 Welcome to Friday Art!  This is my Western Painted Turtle ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2").  It is done in acrylic markers and watercolour pencils.

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

Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date - Balloons and Dijon Salmon

 Welcome to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date!  The theme is 'Balloons', here is my ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2").

For the Dinner Date, I made some Dijon salmon, it is so good!

2 tbs dijon mustard

1 tbs honey

1 tbs olive oil

1 tbs lemon juice

2 cloves garlic minced

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp hot sauce (optional)

1 tsp dried tarragon (or your favourite herb)

1 salmon fillet

Place a salmon fillet on a baking dish lined with parchment paper.  Rub all the ingredients on top of the salmon.

bake at 425F 15-20 mins