I made the most amazing carrot cake using the discard from sourdough starter. The cake is so moist. It's filled with carrots, spices like cinnamon, walnuts, coconut, crushed pineapple, and raisins. The frosting is cream cheese with pecans.
The lily of valley and iris are from the yard. It was so hot today the iris were just laying on the lawn, too weak to hold themselves up. So I cut them and took them inside and refreshed them with some cool water.
Who would have thought I would start ballet as an adult? I think it's important to always be learning. I remember my dad taking a cake decorating class with my younger sister. It's good to always be open minded. It's maybe too late for some things. But it's good to at least try new things, even if you think its too late. Even if you have to adjust the dream, it can be a fun way to live life. I may not be a professional ballet dancer since starting as an adult. But I always love the expression and discipline of the practice. I also love the way ballet dancers look. I'll hopefully keep you posted on this endeavor...
Do you see the turtles sunning themselves?
Yesterday my friend and I were doing some plain air painting and drawing. I mostly did sketching. It was the perfect day with not a cloud in the sky. Plenty of birds and flowers blooming. The trees finally leafing out. Woodland plants unfurling their petals.
Cut peonies in the house this time of year are one of my favorite things.
Pinks, whites, and fuchsia peonies are in the store. I purchased the palest pink ones this time.
