First off thanks to everyone for the Blogiversary wishes!
So as we all know, with the start of May brings Project Spectrum Green. I did have a bit of "When the hell did it get to be May already?" going on here as I still have March and April items that are started but not completed. However, green - green we can do! I'm a sucker for a good green and currently have three projects in the works. So maybe I can finally get some stuff finished up this month.
To inaugurate Project Spectrum May (and get your Cinco de Mayo party going) we have a green recipe.
Guacamole!
The stuff you need:
What to do with it:
Cut the avocado around the pit into halves and remove pit. With a spoon, mash 3/4 of the flesh and chop the remaining 1/4 coarsely. This is easily accomplished in the avocado shell itself before scooping it out.
Mix mashed and chopped avocado with the rest of the ingredients.
Serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap pressing wrap firmly to surface of guacamole (or it will turn brownish) and refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving. Serves 2.
In other news
I've just joined the highly amusing The Amazing Lace Knitalong. Me and my "teammate", the Peacock Feathers Shawl will be competing.
Go check it out for the Hosts have explained the concept far better than I could. Seeing as I've started on a serious lace kick and the hubby and I have just booked a Caribbean cruise for our 1 year anniversary this June (woot!) it seemed like just the perfect thing.
The lace choker is aaalmost finished and so I'm looking forward to casting on for the shawl. If I get ambitious I'd like to start the lace scarf design in the new cashmere and I've decided what the rest of the huge cone of purple lace weight will be - the new Paisley Long Shawl. This one is rated as "Experienced lace" so we'll see, but I do like to wrestle with my knitting.
So as we all know, with the start of May brings Project Spectrum Green. I did have a bit of "When the hell did it get to be May already?" going on here as I still have March and April items that are started but not completed. However, green - green we can do! I'm a sucker for a good green and currently have three projects in the works. So maybe I can finally get some stuff finished up this month.
To inaugurate Project Spectrum May (and get your Cinco de Mayo party going) we have a green recipe.
Guacamole!
The stuff you need:
- 1 large avocado (Note: ripe avocados vary in color but should give slightly when squeezed)
- 2 Tbs. sour cream
- 1 tsp. salsa
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 1 Tbs. sweet onions, finely diced
- 1 tsp. cilantro or parsley (optional)
- 3 Tbs. tomatoes, finely diced
- 2 tsp. black olives, minced
- 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice or lime juice
- salt, use less if you'll refrigerate (you shouldn't need much)
What to do with it:
Cut the avocado around the pit into halves and remove pit. With a spoon, mash 3/4 of the flesh and chop the remaining 1/4 coarsely. This is easily accomplished in the avocado shell itself before scooping it out.
Mix mashed and chopped avocado with the rest of the ingredients.
Serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap pressing wrap firmly to surface of guacamole (or it will turn brownish) and refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving. Serves 2.
In other news
I've just joined the highly amusing The Amazing Lace Knitalong. Me and my "teammate", the Peacock Feathers Shawl will be competing.Go check it out for the Hosts have explained the concept far better than I could. Seeing as I've started on a serious lace kick and the hubby and I have just booked a Caribbean cruise for our 1 year anniversary this June (woot!) it seemed like just the perfect thing.
The lace choker is aaalmost finished and so I'm looking forward to casting on for the shawl. If I get ambitious I'd like to start the lace scarf design in the new cashmere and I've decided what the rest of the huge cone of purple lace weight will be - the new Paisley Long Shawl. This one is rated as "Experienced lace" so we'll see, but I do like to wrestle with my knitting.
mmmm that lace thing looks temptingvery temptingbut do I want to join knitting as a competitve sport...? mmmm
Your blog is really making me hungry lately. I think I'll go buy some avacodos.
Peacock Feathers is one of my favorite shawl patterns, one day I hope to knit it! I'll be cheering for you!- MJ