Pretty Good Balance

I've had a pretty relaxing week so far.  Last Saturday I had a KitchenAid demo at Whole Foods.  It was gluten free Saturday so I used the KitchenAid waffle baker to make delicious gluten free waffles.  The taste and texture were exactly like waffles.  Sometimes with food allergies and recipes that address the allergies, the texture isn't good.  With more people recognizing allergy issues, it's good to know that you can still have your favorites. 

Sunday was very relaxing, almost too relaxing.  We were going to do something fun, but my husband had to work Saturday, things didn't go well and he didn't get home until 3 am Sunday.  I remember those days when I was in the corporate world and don't miss them!

I have some mint in pots on the deck and I am in search of a great mint julep.  I made one Sunday using a recipe from Alton Brown and I was disappointed.  I have a new one to try, maybe tonight, but it depends on if I want to knit or not.  Can't mix knitting and cocktails. 

Monday night I taught my monthly class at the Y.  The class is very popular and there were 18 people signed up to attend!  We had some storms and we ended up with 15 which was about perfect.  The class was titled Springtime Brunch and I demonstrated Corn Oatmeal mini muffins, bacon cheddar pinwheels and fruit salad.  The class is a lot of fun. 

Yesterday I went out to lunch!  This is a rare thing in my life.  I don't go to lunch when I work since I'm cooking and often schedules of friends don't match mine.  It took about 2 weeks to set up, but I met my friend Cathy in Decatur yesterday.  We had lunch at Taquiera Del Sol.  I had my favorite turnip greens, an enchilada, we shared some guac.  Perfect.  We sat and talked there for about an hour then walked back to her house and talked on the porch.

Yesterday was a beautiful spring day in Atlanta and we took advantage of the screened in porch.  We hadn't really talked since December so we had lots to catch up on.  After I left her I finished my baby blanket, I finally (with the help of my wonderful knitting teacher Wendy) got the ruffle done.  I cleaned up all the strings hanging and it is ready. 



Since I was on a roll with knitting, I decided to start with a baby sweater.  I got the yarn out, found the pattern, started to do my gauge swatch and discovered that my beautiful bamboo needles had been chewed on the point by The Bad Cat (formerly known as Layla).  Not going to work! 

So today I will be going to the yarn store to buy some new size 7 needles.  Luckily I also need size 4, I thought I had every size but no.  No knitting last night.  I want to be ready for class tomorrow if I have baby sweater questions. 

I've been ignoring cleaning this week even though I have time and don't have to take time away from knitting.  I could do it all. 

I also need to get to work on getting ready for summer cooking camps.  I have 3 different sessions this year so I have lots of recipes to find and organize and I need to look for fun facts for the books.  Again, I have time, I just have to convince myself that I need to start.