It's the end of the week and I have some odds and ends to share with you.
Tomatoes: While my squash plants have been sad this year, my tomatoes are doing well. I've had just enough to eat some every day and sometimes share with friends. I'm growing Sweet 100, Cherokee Purple, Better Boy, and Roma tomatoes. Today I'm going to make sun-dried tomatoes from my Romas.
Bread: Last night I made Basil Tomato Parmesan bread. This morning I used it for my tomato sandwich (my summer breakfast!). The recipe is from my bread machine cookbook, but it's very similar to this recipe. S and E don't like tomatoes, so I put the chopped sun-dried tomatoes in at the beginning. This made the bread bright orange. Not pretty enough for a picture, but it was delicious in my sandwich!
Clapotis: Work continues on my Clapotis. I remember adding more repeats, but I don't know how many. Guess I'll have to read the pattern thoroughly to figure out what to do next. I am still loving the fabric this yarn is making.
Money: Probably everyone is trying to save money these days since prices are so high. Yesterday we decided we'd try to go one week trying to spend the least amount we could. So how did was the first day? Awful! Here's what we spent money on: the mortgage, lunch out with S, gas (It was "cheap" at $3.83 a gallon, but it still took $51.45 to fill up the car.), socks and a book bag for school for E, a prescription, and a few groceries. So much for the experiment! But today's another day. One positive thing was buying milk and bananas at Aldi. The milk was $2.99 - cheaper than at my regular grocery store.
Friend: The best news yet for this week is that I've started walking with a neighborhood friend. When J asked if I'd like to walk, it was just what I needed to get me out there. It has felt great to get out to exercise and I've really enjoyed our conversations. And...SHE KNITS! :)
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Money. Ugh.
Posted by: Carole | August 01, 2008 at 10:57 AM
My squash has been pathetic this year. And combine that with the fact that I only planted 1 each of zucc., crookneck, butternut because I was overrun last year...and I'm pretty sad. It has helped to see that other gardens aren't producing either and it's not just my bad skills. I want to try the sundried tomato thing. Thanks for the link. We've got 5 plants in our yard and they seem ok this year. But, since it doesn't get cold for awhile, I'll have tomatoes at Thanksgiving I think.
My Clapotis was so fun, I'd consider making another.
Posted by: KM | August 01, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Yum, the tomatoes look delicious! We don't have a garden, but have been blessed twice this summer with a large bag of homegrown tomatoes from each of two neighbors. It's a wonder I don't have mouth sores, as much as I have indulged!
I need to walk, but with our temperatures in the triple digits, and humidity to boot, it's simply TOO HOT!
Your Clapotis is looking beautiful!
Posted by: Renna | August 02, 2008 at 01:20 PM
My garden is producing massive amounts of green beans but little else.
Your clapotis is looking good. Doesn't it feel like it will never end?
What yarn are you using? very pretty.
Posted by: marti | August 02, 2008 at 01:52 PM
Pretty, pretty Clappy!! I missed the post identifying the yarn?
Yeah for the walking. I think, everyday, that I need to start. But the 100 degree temps talk me out of it every time.
Posted by: Leah | August 02, 2008 at 04:53 PM
Wow! A busy week indeed! I'm thinking of drying some tomatoes next week myself. I like them and they make great dips or breads. I also keep talking about making a Clapotis...but I think it's more likely I'll dry to 'maters. I love the scarf, but I just can't seem to motivate myself to knit one. Yours is just lovely!
Posted by: Sheepish Annie | August 02, 2008 at 05:07 PM
Yup, we're getting an Aldi and I can't wait. They have a cult following in Germany. My aunt loves the place. Money is tight here as well, especially since I quit my job and went back to school. I just spent $250.00 on 3 textbooks! Crazy!
Posted by: Patricia | August 04, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Oh, I think the remains of the yellow squash plants are buried under gourd and melon vines. I got two tiny Butternut before the plants gave up. I think I will try some more of those. We love our Brandy Boys, Brandywine and Better Boy hybrid
Posted by: paula | August 04, 2008 at 09:31 PM
No way are you getting old and tired Beth! Wow, that's quite a list. So glad you found a local friend to walk with (the knitting is just gravy LOL)
Hugs, G
PS: your tomatoes look amazing!
Posted by: Geraldine | August 05, 2008 at 01:56 PM
I don't know what I would want more?
the tomato bread or the clapotis.
Posted by: joy | August 15, 2008 at 12:52 AM