spotting

i just came across this blog called streetpeeper, and as i was looking around, i was surprised to find this couple in the chicago pages. too funny! this must have been while we were waiting and hoping to meet yoko ono backstage. our friend nicole is so good to us, always helping us out and keeping us up to date on the music front. this was a fun weekend, eleanor was with us, only three years old. she is such a cool kid- suki's role model. 

SWIMSUIT + ROYL SPACE

these LIFE LIKE tapes not only look awesome, but are also the perfect sound for summer times. great for playing loud in the car with the windows down or for playing in the back yard. these are my two current favorites.

 check out ROYL SPACE live and in person this thursday at the pyramid scheme. rumor has it they will have a new tape for sale! 

tag sale finds

adam found paris, texas on dvd, some records, and a candle holder at the ottawa hills tag sale. i can't wait to watch this movie again and cry. i usually do not watch sad movies but this one is an exception, it's too good.

local lunch

our first CSA pick up was this week and our crisper drawer is full of beautiful produce. today, adam made this delicious and simple lunch featuring the radishes and chives from our share. the sandwich was inspired by the radish and avocado sandwich in the april 2011 issue of martha stewart living on page 40. adam added a touch of agave to the radishes and did not serve it open faced. he created this delicate quinoa salad to accompany the sandwich. 

try it out for yourself!

cook quinoa

2/3 cup dry quinoa

1 1/3 cup water

mix quinoa and water together in a sauce pan. bring to a boil then cover and reduce heat to low and cook for 13 minutes.

while the quinoa is cooking chop 1/3 cup of chives and squeeze half of a grapefruit. 

after the quinoa is finished cooking mix together in a bowl with:

1/3 cup of chopped chives

juice of half a grapefruit

1 tablespoon of coconut oil

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

enjoy!

suki and beedle love at the lake

i just got home from having a few celebratory drinks with some dear friends in honor of susan's birthday.  happy birthday susan! i found these sweet photos on her phone and she emailed them over to me. technology is really something.

sweet potato dog chews

last night adam made koji this jar of tasty chews. the vegan version of the rawhides dogs seem to love. recently we have had trouble with koji chewing our rugs, rrrrrr! at his previous home they gave him the rawhide chews and fabric toys. we had a difficult time finding fabric toys we like and we thought if we only gave him rubber toys, he might not chew suki's toys and other fabrics in the house. i guess we were wrong. i hope these chewy treats and his new fabric toys keeps his mind off of the rugs. if you would like to try these alternatives to rawhides for your dogs, let me know. 

shop specks and keepings SALE

check out the specks and keepings sale! it includes some beautiful pieces by rebe, a hand knit sweater by karen thurman and kotoa sweet mats.