I'm Pinning...

Source: becauseitsawesome.blogspot.com via Katie on Pinterest

I've caught it.

The Pinterest bug, that is. It's so much easier to collect your eye candy and inspiration! Pinterest keeps the original link, too, so no more hunting down where you happened to find that special something. 

Follow me if you'd like to see my finds... or if you aren't a pinner, just follow the link to browse through my pins. It's easy-peasy!

Happy Thursday!


P.S. Wondering what's on the LOVELYgood's menu for the market this week?

Tropical Energy Granola
Cranberry Chai Granola
Peanut Butter White Chocolate Granola
Milk Chocolate Chippers
Cheesy Doggie Bites
... and one surprise item!

Strawberry Fields Forever

Mmm, it's one of my favourite times of the year: strawberry season!

Over the weekend, we took a little roadtrip to a farmstand. My parents buy their strawberries from them year after year, so Daniel and I knew that we couldn't go wrong. We bought a flat of berries for us, and a flat for Mom and Dad. The smell of those delicious little morsels filled the car for our entire trip home. 

I used to have fun picking berries at our local u-picks as a little kid, but after I became allergic to bee stings, I didn't get to frolic through the fields. It's better to be safe than sorry, I suppose, but it does seem like it would be a fun date to pick a basket or two of those sweet red berries. I'd much rather get to enjoy a handful of strawberries without my Epipen in my leg, though :)

Look at how vibrant our berries are:

Once we got home, I took out my borrowed strawberry huller and went to town! I hulled the flat of strawberries while Daniel bagged them. We left out any of the "squishier" berries and made creamy smoothies with them. Needless to say, after doing the entire flat, our little freezer is filled to the brim. Combine our berries and rhubarb and you've got one yummy freezer-ful!

Here are a few recipes from the Tasty Kitchen website that I've been itching to try:

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with Streusel Topping

Strawberry Vanilla Pancakes

Prosciutto, Machego and Strawberry Crostini

Strawberry Basil Lemonade

Strawberries and Cream French Toast Bake

Do you have any favourite strawberry recipes?

Happy Tuesday!

Multitude Monday: Photo Edition

It's time for Multitude Monday!

Each week, I come up with several things that I'm thankful for. It's a great way to start my week - it really keeps things in perspective. Feel free to join in if you'd like!

This week, I'm thankful for:

220 - cucumber in my water = perfection!

221 - warning labels on my marshmallows. Who knew?

222 - catching the last precious five minutes of the local Jill Barber concert. 

Hey, it was better than nothing!

223 - gardening as the sun is setting. Nothing better.

224 - heart-shaped fireworks. Go us and our little camera!

What are you thankful for this week?

Happy Monday!

Success!

Lovely Goods PDF

My first market day was excellent! I sold out after two and a half hours (a little more than halfway through) ... it was so exciting! Next week, I'll have to double the amount of product. All of my customers were pleased with my selection, and seemed satisfied with my pricing, too. It all sold equally, too, so I think I will keep my products along the same lines every week. I'm so thankful for a successful and encouraging first day. Yay for LOVELYgoods!

I thought you might like a peek at my little logo before you head off for the weekend.

Happy Friday!