Nana & Foof PDX Tour 2009

I do not mean to ignore the wonderful visit with Nana & Foof. The reason I haven't posted anything was because I made a great DVD and didn't want to post any pictures of videos before they had a chance to view the DVD. So until I can actually drag my ass to the Post Office, this is the only thing you'll get...

This is a picture of the dynamic duo aboard the Portland Spirit, a small cruise boat that plies the waters of the Willamette while providng beautiful views, a fantastic brunch, live entertainment and lots and lots - and I do mean LOTS- of champagne.

Fava Porn

OK, now that we are all caught up, let's get down to business. That business today my dears is fresh, early-summer produce. What? Food again you cry? You bet your ass.

I planted garlic & onions last fall and peas & favas in the early spring. Well, the onions died, the garlic still has a way to go and the peas had to be planted 3 times before it looked like anything would grow.

But the favas. Oh my.

I only planted 5 seeds and all germinated and all are producing. Now

I wish I had filled my small garden plot with just favas. Yesterday I harvested 7 pods and after shelling and peeling, barely ended up with a 1/4 cup. But even from the farmer's market, I have never enjoyed such juicy, green, tender morsels in all my life. I ate them raw with a salty Pecorino di Sole Sardegna, the perfect contrast to my sweet, little harbingers of summer.

Crappy re-cap

Previously on 'Alder Street', our protagonist, Ofa...

took in a litter of kittens born by a feral cat under her house.

celebrated her birthday at progressively down-scale bars.

started a vegetable garden.

went on some amazing hikes in the Columbia Gorge.

reconnected with friends she hasn't seen for 23-26 years.

was notified that her job, as well as thousands of others, could be in jeopardy.

found homes for 2 of the kittens.

Hosted her parents for a week and had a wonderful visit.

was told that her job had been eliminated, but was offered another...phew!

realized that she got demoted a work but has essentially the same job plus more responsibilities...WTF?

had to cancel her July 4th visit to Wardsboro. Very sad.

continues to have very cute haircuts.

Now has 3 cats.