Sew crafty!

Today I made a pin cushion for my sewing machine. It actually took a lot more creative thinking that I would have expected. The inside consists of layers of felt on top of a thick strap. The fabric was then sewn around that and the ends were fastened with the ribbon. The difficult part was getting the fabric tight around the felt, but I sewed the fabric, then stuffed the felt inside. Overall, I am very pleased with the outcome and I think it makes a cute and useful addition to my machine!

fruity.

I had the most delicious papaya yesterday! Next time I buy one, I'm definitely making sorbet out of it!!

I also made Strawberry Jelly from the 3 lbs of strawberries that I bought from the store for only $3.00!!! What a deal! Also, egg slicers are not just for slicing eggs, check it out! (you can use it on mushrooms too)

Strawberry Jelly
2 lbs sliced strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Cook the ingredients in a sauce pan over medium low heat until it is a liquid consistency. Let it cool, then place in a container in the fridge to firm up.

Summer pops!

Here are some things I would like to try. I will definitely take pictures of and post the ones that I end up making!!

Nature is stronger.

"Nature is stronger than any of our designs, and nature resists our control." - Michael Pollan

Just finished watching an amazing documentary about the role of plants in our human world. It touches on the effects of trying to control crops, marijuana, and fruit, and how this can ultimately do more harm than good. If you have any interest in plants or how food from nature has evolved, you should definitely watch The Botany of Desire. It's on Netflix! :)

Very strange combo.

After seeing the combination of prosciutto and cantaloupe numerous times on the web and in food magazines, I decided to be brave and try it. I bought the melon from a farm stand down the street for $1, and the prosciutto was only $3.99 at Trader Joes. The salty flavors in the meat paired perfectly with the sweetness from the melon, without being too overpowering. Each has their own unique flavor, but when combined, they produce this explosion of taste that I cant really describe. It's flavorful, yet delicate. Definitely not what you would expect with two very different foods paired together. All in all, for $5.00 it was a very successful experiment, and I suggest you try it!

So excited!!! :D

He is coming to visit me tomorrow!! <3

 

(click on him!)

Hello World!

For those of you who may have thought I fell off the face of the earth, please be assured that I am still alive. I don't know how many people actually read this blog, or even noticed that I haven't posted in about 3 months, but I have good reason. I graduated from college!!!!! :D That's right, I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology and Evolution from the University of California, Santa Barbara! One of the many reasons I am thrilled to be done with school is so that I can get back to blogging!! I recently moved to a new house as well. During my time away from Chamomile and Honey, I still managed to take some photos. This post is meant to be a photo album of what I have been doing recently, as well as what I was up to.

 

Spring Break

It went by WAY too fast, but here's a look at what I did!

I set up my sewing machine in my room at my mom's house.

Isn't it adorable? Works great too!

I made an apron out of an old skirt and some lace.

I bought my first car!!

I painted a key holder for my new car keys.

I got a new fish named Mushu.

And now back to school!

Rainy Day

With absolutely no obligations!! I love it! :)

My day has been pretty much filled with a Harry Potter marathon and some home-made French onion soup. 

 I'm headed to San Diego tomorrow, road trip home with my best friend!

I'm so glad this part is over...

One more test to go then it's Spring break!!

I'm going to try this!

This literally made me smile.

I found this as i was drinking coffee too! :)

I <3 Owls.