Strawberries

June 21, 2016 (173/366) "Strawberry fields forever..." - John Lennon

You can't beat Wisconsin strawberries freshly picked in June. For years, my mom and grandma would buy flats of berries from Chaudoir's in Sturgeon Bay. We spent hours prepping berries for jam and shortcake before freezing them to enjoy long after the season ended. Sadly, the crops at Chaudoir's were destroyed in a hailstorm in 2007, yet I still look forward to seasonal strawberries. Here's my recipe for strawberry-spinach salad. Martha has some good ideas too ;-)

Landscaping is hard work!

June 19, 2016 (171/366)

"A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work." - Colin Powell

We laid out flower beds, cut and rolled sod, "carpeted" low spots in the yard, laid landscaping fabric, and mulched -- whew! We had a really busy weekend, but next comes the fun part. Stay tuned for before and after pictures. Piper had a big day too. She loves to "help" dig, pick up sticks, spread mulch, and today, she stayed home alone out of her crate for the first time. When we got home, we found her napping in "her chair" by the window. Our little girl is growing up!

P.S.: Happy Father's Day to Eric and all the Dogfathers!