MY WEEK AND A SIMPLE RECIPE

“I wish I could describe the feeling of being at sea,
the anguish, frustration, and fear, the beauty that
accompanies threatening spectacles, the spiritual
communion with creatures in whose domain I sail.
There is a magnificent intensity in life that comes
when we are not in control but are only reacting,
living, surviving. But for me, to go to sea is to
glimpse the face of God. At sea I am reminded
of my insignificance, of all [wo] men's insignificance.
It is a wonderful feeling to be so humbled.”

~ Pinterest

WARNING:: snake photos below

 

 

 

This has been a busy week
and I am tired.

Alex is almost complete with
all his lessons for the year, just
an essay and he is done,so I have
paperwork to turn in to the home-
school association, I detest
paperwork.

On Wednesday with the threat of
a tropical depression heading our
way My Mike decided we needed
a beach day just in case we got rained
out on Sunday.  This was an incredible
gesture on his part because as much
as I love the beach, My Mike does
not, he prefers the river;  opposites
really do attract.

It was a glorious day. We walked
from one end to the other, staying
until the sun was setting, then picked
up sushi for me and pizza for them
to eat at home.

See the snake on the pine tree? That
is the chicken snake we saw as we
were parking, it's not poisonous,
but then today I was picking dandelions
to make salve and our little dog Alice
would not stop barking...thank goodness,
not two feet from me was a copperhead,
[very poisonous] that I would never have
seen if not for her.  Have a mentioned
that I am not a fan of snakes?

I had another recipe I planned to share today,
but with the wind and rain I am trying to get
this post up in case my power goes out so
I am sharing an easy cracker recipe that is
quick to make, but delicious to eat. Next
week I will share my Spaghetti Genovese.
Do you have a recipe to share? Please
leave a comment so we can see.

I want to wish all the mama's out there
a Happy Mother's Day and to all a
great weekend.

Love,
Tracey
XO

Simply Crackers

1 1/2 cups flour of your choice
  I use gluten free baking flour
  with 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup water with 2 Tablespoons oil olive added
1  or 2 Tablespoons:
flax seed, sesame seeds, chai seeds or hemp hearts

Mix well until dough holds together. Roll thin
on parchment paper, then transfer to a flour
dusted baking sheet and bake at 400F for 10
minutes or until golden.

Tastes really awesome dipped in homemade
Ranch dip...
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 diced garlic clove
1 teaspoon dill
2 Tablespoons chives
1/2 sea salt
freshly ground pepper to taste

Process in blender until smooth.

WHAT I'VE BEEN DOING

it doesn't matter what
others are doing.
it matters what
     YOU
are doing.

~ satsuki shibuya

 It's been a busy few days
and I've love it.

 I took a little trip to
visit my son Charlie and
his wife Ashley. I was
able to get a tour of the
area they live and if
it was closer to the beach
I might be tempted to
move ;)

 We traveled on a long dirt
road that at one time was the
main connection between
Georgia and the upper part
of South Carolina.

 You can still see the stumps
in the road after all these years.

If you look at the right of the
photo you can see what is left
of a plantation's stairs after the
home was burned on  Sherman's
March to the Sea.

 There was this little guy
sunning himself on a log.
I'm sorry it's a little blurry,
but he jumped in the water
right after I took the picture.

 I saw a fox squirrel
who posed for a photo.

 The cotton fields
were everywhere
and I want to see
them when the cotton
is ready to harvest.

I saw the cutest little home

that I think would be perfect

for me and Mike now that

most of the children are grown.

 





 I loved this old building that
was built in 1910. It's a shame
it's now being used for storage
because it would cost over a million
dollars to make it safe  and the
owner can't afford that amount.

The snakes here at home have

been horrible this year.

We found this guy on the

side of the rabbit hutch

and I am still trying to catch

the one that is visiting my ducks

and eating eggs.

The Good Year Blimp

flew over the house which

is always fun to see.

 

I picked the first ripe

blueberry of the season.

 

And we finally had a good ol' summer

storm with lightening, thunder and rain!

 

I wish you a weekend that is nourishing

to your soul.

 

Love,

Tracey

XO