the rain came and went...

The sound of rain resonates out my window as the calm breeze with it carries the smell of leafy dew and wet grass. It is calming, and most importantly cooling. The windows in my apartment are the perfect compliment to summer rain, and though they transfer heat as well, it is well worth having them for a moment like this. Not to mention how nice the sunshine that often floods the house is. .. It is over. Wow. It came and went so fast. When I first started writing this I could see the drops falling from the sky at a slight angle, now the sun has highlighted the tree across the street. I tell you, This Colorado weather is crazy.

The pictures are much less exciting, but regardless. It is the rows of sage growing on my window sill. I planted three things, and that seems to be the only one growing. (As you can see from the vast amount of dirt). I have decided that sage is one of the best herbs. It really adds a beautiful element to a lot of dishes...hamburgers, quiche, pasta...etc. YUM! Come over sometime and I will cook you up a meal with the wonderful plant!

I have felt like cooking a lot lately. (and by a lot, I mean since I have been home... well I guess in Iowa too). I made tomatillo chicken with spanish rice and beans for Chris and his band mates. It was really delicious. Something I have never tried before.. tomatillos that is.... I have been convinced.
This morning I made whole wheat maple pancakes and ham and cheese quiche (didn't eat it, it is in the fridge... but I will get to it- i did try it I guess, and I was nervous because I added fresh rosmary and sage instead of the dried onion) It really was good!

Any ideas on what I should make next? I might need some dinner companions...

Well that is about all I got today. Let me know if you got any thoughts of your own...