Success-Mini Garden

My zucchini is doing great! We already ate 2 of them. It was delicious.

The dill was tasty.

The chives never came up

I think the parsley was overtaken by the SUPER radishes.

I don't even like radishes, but I though to just throw in a few seeds. My SIL thinned them out a few weeks later. When we got back from France they were a foot high. They kept on growing and I didn't pick any.

My land lady finally asked me "What kind of flowers are you growing?" I told (In Dutch!) and she didn't believe me. She thought I had planted turnips. I went upstairs and plucked one and lo-and-behold it was a radish. A normal size radish with 2 feet of leaves. Crazy, huh?

We thought it was pretty fibery. I once again was reminded that I don't like that spicy flavor, so I didn't eat any of my harvest. Finally I was forced to pull them out and give them to rabbits. They had about 3 feet of stems. They sucked up all that water and made the stems almost an inch thick.

No radishes next year.

Success-Carrot Soup

I thought I had a good carrot soup recipe until I doctored it up even more. Too bad I didn't write down the quantities. Hence, the idea for these posts. Only I need to post them ASAP, so I don't lose the important details.

Carrots, onions, potatos, ginger, paprika, bell pepper, 'smeerkaas' (cream cheese)

Pinterest Success-Baby wipes

Here is my last homemade baby wipe. It was a pretty perfect success. http://livewellnetwork.com/Deals/episodes/DIY-Wipes/8707415 There is the link easily provided for you for more details.

I cut my paper towels in half and put them in these Greek yogurt containers. Wait! First I put water with a dash of baby oil and a sqirt of baby wash in the containers, then put in the paper towels (sans center) and shook them around. I took the first one out of the center.

My only complaint was that they were pretty watery, so I dumped some of the solution out a few days later. I felt so eco-friendly doing this. Will repeat!

Success-Bagel goodness

This is a special UK bagel. I have to treat these bagels well, because you do not find bagels in Belgium. My aunt imported the carb bombs for me last month. I savor each one!  This one received the royal treatment: Goat cheese, pine nuts, honey, apple slices-YUM!

Success-Green Shake

Here is my first 'green' shake. I have heard of these things, but was scared to try one. My mother told me you don't even taste the spinach, so I believed her...

It was a SUCCESS.

The ingredients were kiwi, melon, yogurt, milk, honey and SPINACH! I felt so healthy drinking this for breakfast. Definately gonna make it again.

Success Book? Posts? Folder?

I am feeling pretty good about today. I had 2 successes. Good hair day and a tasty meal for visitors.
I was thinking that I should start a notebook or something of "Things I Did Right" or "Things That Worked Out" and put the details, so I can have repeated success.

My question is how should I do this because there are so many different categories. My first thought was here. Then at least it is digital and I don't risk losing it.

Starting with the hair. I wanted to practice something for the wedding we are going to next week. I smothered it in mousse, mainly the top, but moving down. Did lllleeettle strands all the way up. The front third of my head was curlers (made for a slightly uncomfortable night). I did a pony with a clip and curled up the rest. I had only 3 curlers left.
This morning I was amazed with how good it looked. Just being honest here. I thought of wearing it loose, but good judgment got the better of me. I have a crazy son, so into this curly braid it went.

I was pretty happy with the results. I took the photos right before I went to bed, so it was fuzzier and flatter than in the morning.