New Thing #218: Berry Heaven

My church had a surprise birthday party for our pastor. The cake of the evening was a Berry Chantilly cake from Whole Foods. This was, I kid you not, probably one of the best cakes I have ever had. The cake is so moist (yes I used that word) and the berries were so fresh and delicious! In the words of a fellow party goer "if I get married I want this to be my wedding cake." I most definitely agree.

some online photo just so you can get an idea

in the picture: our amazing pastor and family with berry chantilly cake bottom right

New Thing #217: Seeds of Hope

First I would like to give the Times Picayune credit for that title. They wrote a newspaper article on this topic and I just loved that phrasing.

I had the opportunity to tour the Hollygrove Market and Farm. This vision in the making will be a "self-sustaining nonprofit store selling local produce and an education center for urban farming." The initiative will offer not only fresh food to an under served community but also economic development. It is a great plan for selling locally grown fresh produce and encouraging urban farming. It is coming along beautifully thanks to grants and volunteers. I am excited to see the project grow. 

Check it out here:

Times Picayune article

Hollygrove Market & Farm

what the finished product will look like

New Thing #216: You put the lime...

Again, my aunt found these Edy's Fruit Bars, made with real fruit mind you, and they are great! They come in lime, lemonade, grape, and strawberry. I think strawberry is my favorite with real strawberry chunks in them. Perfect for a low-calorie after dinner treat! 

New Thing #215: Oktober Origami

I'm not sure how a night out at Oktober Fest resulted in me learning how to make a paper crane, but it did! Caitlin's were much better than my beginner attempts. Now I just have 998 more to make a 1,000.

New Thing #214: Apple Bubbly

My aunt found this at the grocery store and I was very excited to try Apple Rush. Just apple juice, cranberry juice, and sparkling water--no additives or preservatives. It was delicious! Sometimes I just need a "fizz" fix and now I have something to turn to instead of soft drinks

and usda organic!

New Thing #213: Looney Pix

I am not at liberty to say what prompted this project, but lets just say erin and I think it is important to explore your creative abilities when editing photos you have taken. That is why I think everyone should experience the class and joy for all their photo editing needs at www.loonapix.com.

easy and classy

New Thing #212: Boysenberrylicious

I love berries, but somehow I managed to miss boysenberries. While eating boysenberry yogurt for the first time I looked it up and learned that a boysenberry is a cross between a raspberry and Pacific blackberry. Named after the man who was first recognized for growing them and made famous by Knott's Berry Farm. Who new berries were so interesting!