ambition.

I had big plans this weekend. Among other things, I was going to plant things in the garden, make chicken stock, roast vegetables, make cheese, write an entry about parsnips, and make crackers.

Yes, crackers!!

What was I thinking?

I know myself well enough to know better. I'd be doing good just to get two of those things accomplished. In the end, I decided on planting things and making stock. Largely because all making stock involves is throwing stuff in a pot, covering it with water, and letting it simmer for four hours.

Here are some of the things I planted:

Oregano, thyme, sage, basil, and rosemary. There's more work involved here than meets the eye, actually - yesterday morning the only things in our side bed were roses, the occasional sticker weed, and some bare dirt. Now there's a nice brick border, hardwood mulch, and some yummy herbs (and some roses, out of frame to the right).

I also planted jalepeno, tomato, and eggplant. Which means Eggplant Parmesan will be on the menu in a month or so.

Maybe I'll make crackers tonight....