Switching Gears!

Remember me? Firstly, I want to apologize for going AWOL -- life has been very full and busy around Faithfulness Farm. I cannot believe how much time has lapsed since I last checked in. During that time I've done a lot of self-searching and decision making regarding this blog. For a split second I considered closing the blog -- had I run out of things to say?

Ahhhh!!!

It has been a long summer -- long and dry. Very dry. My plants and my lawn have suffered. But this week there was a change.

Low-Carb Living - Breakfasts of Champions!!

When people find out that I have lost a large amount of weight on a low carb diet, almost always I am asked, *What do you eat*, sometimes it is specific to one meal or another or more general as in everything, lol. Today I thought I would share what I eat most often for breakfasts.

Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day and Happy September - FALL is almost here!! Yesterday I competed in a 10k race in our little town. Number 90, that is me - red and sweaty after it was all over and done with. The other gals are members of the walking club that I belong to. It was a glorious morning for a run - today will be some shopping with #1 daughter and grandson. What are you doing for Labor Day?

Low-Carb Living ~ Artichoke Crusted Chicken

Artichokes are in the same family as thistles -- maybe you don't know this about me but thistle flowers are about my favorites -- so beautiful, yet thorny. My favorite tea set is Dundee Thistle and I have a few treasured pieces. Now, back to the subject, ARTICHOKES -- we grew them when we lived in California and I look forward to them fresh every year -- when I can't get them fresh, then frozen, canned and marinated ones show up often in my kitchen. Oh, and if you've never seen an artichoke bloom, it is a breathtaking sight.

Hemming & Hawing

Hemming and hawing means to speak hesitantly or inarticulately, with numerous pauses and interjections. Although I rarely hem and haw -- I most certainly HEM!