The twelfth night at the childerns theater.

Jacob and Eli went to the first of a annual children's Shakespeare festival at the children's theater. I was so jealous, looked like a blast. They even got to back stage and in lighting and sound booth which were controlled by 3 iPads. So cool!!!!

More pics from the garden

Bounty from the garden.

Picking basil in the garden for pesto

Sometimes life is just to beautiful.

vegan oyster mushroom chowder with cashew cream

Ingredients; 1 onion, 5 or more cloves of garlic pressed, 2 bay leaves, 1 tbsp or so thyme 2 cups loosely packed chopped oyster mushrooms, 3 golden or red potatoes, 2 cups whole cashews and enough hot water to cover, 1 cup coconut milk like coconut dream or silk brand ( or 2 tbsp coconut cream mixed with water), 2 veggie broth cubes, olive oil for sautéing, soak cashews in hot water. Saute onions, then add mushrooms, then potatoes and herbs simmer till potatoes are tender. Add the veggie broth cubes coconut milk and enough water to cover. blend cashews till creamy and add to soup, simmer till thick and creamy.

Finger knitting with five fingers

Eli just graduated to using her whole hand. These are pics of the fronts and backs of her latest pieces.