How have you been, friends? I know, things have been a bit quiet and dull here in my blog lately. I have found myself with a calendar filled with work, and I thought it might be fun to cheer and stir things up here a bit. Im planning some changes in this little corner of mine.

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights. Tuesday, July 12, 2011. The woods cleared into shimmering water. A view of the resort from the water. The hum of the boat, splashing water, sweet laughter. Sunday, January 23, 2011.

Friday, June 4, 2010. Poached Eggs with Parmesan and Smoked Salmon Toasts. 4 slices of sourdough bread. 2 ounces of smoked salmon. Friday, May 28, 2010. Scallops with Blackberry Chipotle Sauce. 2 small containers of blackberries. 1 to 2 Tablespoons of honey. 1 pound of large dry scallops, patted dry. Thursday, May 20, 2010.

So, the Month of Us. Still, I took more shots of that man in the last month than I have in the last year, and with considerably more purpose and reflection. What i love to hate.

But weeks will pass before I consciously think about these things. What keeps me occupied in the meantime? Picking up a gallon of raw local wildflower honey this Sunday. Yes, I am a working mama, and there is a Supe.

8230;enjoying the love of cooking and gardening. But we do hope that this Red Velvet Coconut Cake looks tempting enough for you to make for that special someone.

Fried polenta and porcini on roasted carrot purée. These aspen stands are a sanctuary echoing with bird calls. The sun drops behind mount emmons in the evening. Jumping into the lake to cool off. Showy goldeneye and giant hyssop.