Hello friends. I had to get away to warm weather and beaches and am now back in the cold Chicago weather. If you ordered something while I was away, it will be shipped now.
I was with family in the US Virgin Islands and mostly St John. I had a great time and took many photos. I didn't draw or paint even though I brought my sketchbook and materials.
But I learned a lot and am inspired for the new year and my art!
I tried a new recipe from a book called The Happy Cookbook
This recipe called for salmon on top of avocado, greek yogurt, cilantro, and lime juice pureed in a food processor. I also put a wedge of lime with it.
The green beans are mixed with halved cherry tomatoes, toasted pecans, and goat cheese with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. A delicious meal!
I want to share some photos from a couple years ago near Key West, Florida at the botanical gardens and also Hemingways Florida home.
If I am feeling down, I could just say the name of this tree "Blolly" and I would feel a smile form on my face.
Lots of greenery here.
And up here.
Here is the Hemingway house at Key West, FL.
Hemingway House kitchen (I painted a picture of this.)
One of the many Hemingway cats. (I also painted this!)
