Mottainai.

9.12.2010

Sunday morning breakfast time.

In just a few moments, I will be heading over to my friend Sonja's home for a handcrafted breakfast. She's gone all out and I can't wait to taste her creations. A full review will be available [here] in a week or so. Enjoy your Sunday.

[photo credit: what katie ate]

Mottainai.

8.14.2010

Cheers to local beer.

Leech Lake Brewing
+Started by a husband and wife duo.
+Plan to keep distribution close to Leech Lake and let people flock to the beer.
url: http://leechlakebrewing.com/

Mankato Brewery
+Started by a local businessman with an eye for brand development.
+Launch plan includes two beers.
url: http://mankatobrewery.com/

612 Brew
+Started by a group of beer-loving friends.
+Focus will be on bringing back traditional style beers.
url: http://612brew.com/beer/

Lucid Brewing
+Started by another husband and wife duo.
+"...I want the beer that you can sit there and enjoy. Maybe the beer is not the main focus of the conversation; it’s just part of the conversation. It’s just part of the whole environment.”
url: http://lucidbrewing.wordpress.com/

Harriet Brewing
+Started by a chemical engineer.
+A zero carbon footprint brewery with beer "brewed with intention."
url: http://www.harrietbrewing.com/

[info credit: the heavy table, michael agnew]
[top photo credit: design crush]

Mottainai.

And on his farm he had...

c.s. neal [via]

an eggplant.

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some green beans.

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an heirloom tomato.

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some herbs (and lots of them).

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some corn.

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a zucchini.

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more zucchini.

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boatloads of mint.

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yet another eggplant.

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leftover herbs.

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one more zucchini.

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a handful of swiss chard.

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a potato.

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some beets.

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two point five pounds of tomatoes.

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a bunch of basil.

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Mottainai.

8.01.2010

I'm having a love affair with my CSA.

sauteed zucchini with green onions and dill

steamed beets, broccoli and califlower

carrots to be shredded

cabbage & carrot salad with a cilantro lime vinegarette

salt & vinegar potato chips

mint peatini

Mottainai.

7.21.2010

Links to love.

A bike love story.

Handcrafted pottery.

Vintage finds.

Just a few things that I am hoping to share with you over the next handful of weeks. Until then, here are some images and links to love.

A gentle reminder. [via]

Maybe I'll have some of these whipped up by Christmas. [via]

Whole wheat, oatmeal and chocolate? Fantastic! [via]

I'm a sucker for upcycle furniture. [via]

[via: me]

Mottainai.

7.02.2010

Just breathe.

My morning has been filled with yoga and roses.

Breathe in.

Breathe out.

Breathe in fragrance.

Breathe out fear, disruption, anxiety, burden.

Breathe in peace, love, joy, hope.

Breathe out.

Keep your head above water
But don't forget to breathe

Breathe....

Don't forget to breathe
Don't forget to breathe
You know you are here
But you find you want to leave
So don't forget to... breathe

Just breathe

-Alexi Murdoch

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Mottainai.

6.29.2010

Links to love.

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It may be time to say goodbye to tuna. A long, but good read from the New York Times on the past, present and future of this fish.

Beef isn't on my love list or even my like list. However, I know there are people in my life who love their beef. So, if you're going to eat it, why not be responsible about it? Check out The Grass Fed Cattle Co. I do enjoy their site. [via]

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Toms Shoes. Bringing comfort to those around the world. The owner is a young dude who has created a unique business model - you buy a pair of shoes for yourself (maybe these) and he'll give away a pair to a kid in need. [via]

I had a garlic scape in my csa box this week. Fingers crossed for more this week, so I can make one of these...

[via]

Mottainai.

6.26.2010

Intertwined.

The color and illustration caught my eye.

It happens to be a piece that is part of the overall identity system for The Intertwine, the network of parks, trails and natural areas in the metro-area of Portland.