Saturday, July 28, 2018

Picture my Week

We had lots and lots of rain, so when the sun came out for a little while Sharon had to grab a blanket and run outside to pet her favorite kitten.

 
The eastern sky after another rainstorm was scuttling away. Somehow I love barns with dark skies. It didn't last long, and I was happy I managed to capture it before it faded into a friendlier light gray.

 
We enjoy trying new foods. I took a quick picture of my plate before I ate this week's new fare. The broccoli wasn't new, but it's my favorite vegetable. The fries are actually yucca root cut to look like fries, tossed in olive oil and seasonings before being baked. It was our first time trying them. I loved them, they were slightly sweet kind of like a sweet potato, but more fibrous. I could happily make it a weekly addition to our menu, except that the rest of the family didn't enjoy it as much as I did. The rice noodles were another first for us. They were a hit.
 
 
With all the rain we've been having, trying to get a daily walk in has been challenging. We've been heading outside at the first break between showers. All the wild flowers seem to be thriving under these wet conditions.


 
Sharon thought it would be really cool to try to get a picture of a water balloon popping, so we filled up a giant bowl with balloons and headed outside. I did my best, and out of almost a hundred pictures I finally managed to get a fairly decent one. We both loved how it appeared there was a ball of water hanging there.

 
Rosie Mae made some yummy savory pastries for lunch the one day. The filling consisted of broccoli, ham, and cheese.
 
 
And since this is my favorite picture I took this week, I am sharing it again.

17 comments:

  1. The rose is exquisite and certainly worth being shared again.

    The yucca root sounds interesting. Did you did it in ketchup like a regular fry?

    I always enjoy your Picture my Week posts.

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    1. I don't like ketchup, so I ate the yucca fries without dipping them into anything. Ketchup is certainly an option though for those who enjoy it.

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  2. Here in east central Nebraska with all the hot weather just tough getting a flower garden to thrive. Hoping for rain but not getting much. Food looks delicious.

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    1. I hope you get rain soon. A nice gentle soaking rain. :)

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  3. I have never heard of yucca root fries. They look good though and so do the pastries Rosie Mae made. Such a gorgeous barn photo. We desperately need rain out here in the west and the east is getting too much. I wish we could share!
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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    1. It would be nice if it were possible to share rain. I hope you get some soon.

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  4. Those pastries look delicious! What type of dough did she use?

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    1. She used Puff Pastry. If you don't want to make your own, it can be found in grocery stores usually near their biscuit dough.

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  5. That balloon breaking picture was fantastic! What patience you must have to try and try again until you captured it. I suggest entering it in some photo contests. It's a definite winner!

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    1. I hadn't thought of entering it into a photo contest. And yes, it took patience. :)

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  6. So sweet, your daughter and her kitten. They both grow too quickly. The picture of the barn in a storm is wonderful. That is some yummy looking foods. Blessings for a great new eek ahead, xoxo, Susie

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  7. I am definitely going to try those fries! The balloon popping is awesome! Perfect picture timing!

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    1. I hope you enjoy the fries! They're different, for sure, but yummy!

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  8. Great pictures! Your flowers are beautiful, and those savory pastries look delicious.

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  9. I might be mistaken, but I think all the noodles I get here in Vietnam are rice noodles. Yet somehow, different kinds taste different!

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  10. Have you tried friend plantains? You can fry them and add a little minced garlic in olive oil with a pinch of salt. Another strange food that is easy to make. They are green and they usually sell for 50cents most places. There are also yellow ones that are sweet. Thinking of plantains because of the yuca. I think they come from the same region.

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