March 5 - Day 595

595 Days of Photos

And so the saying goes, "all good things must come to an end".   I want to thank my family and friends for their support and encouragement with this project.  Photography for me is no where near finished, I just feel this project has come to it's natural conclusion.  Stay tuned for the next one! 

March 4 - Day 594

Gruv-y.
Ladies & Gent's Clothing.

March 3 - Day 593

Two Bean Chili                                               Heat 1 TBSP oil over med heat.  Add one onion diced and 3 gloves garlic minced.  Saute until onioon soft, 5 to 7 minutes.  Add 1 butternut squash, peeled and 1/2" cubed and 1 bell pepper chopped into 1" pieces and 1 tsp chili powder, season with salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute.  Add 1/2 cup of water, cover and simmer vegetables until crisp tender about 7 minutes.  Stir in one can aylmers chili accent tomatoes and 1/2 cup water.  Bring to a boil and then simmer for 20 minutes.  Top with grated cheese and avocado.

March 2 - Day 592

Early.
Last year I took a photo of these flowers when they first popped up but that was March 16th, so we are about 2 weeks ahead this year.

March 1 - Day 591

Wise Guy.
Can't believe we are already into March!

February 29 - Day 590

Sweet Potatoes With Walnuts & Balsamic Vinegar.
Preheat the oven to 425.  In a large bowl combine 4 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes, 3 tsp veg oil and 1 tsp dried thyme.  Mix well to coat potatoes.  Pour onto baking sheet and and bake for 20 minutes.  Remove from oven and carefully add 1 onion sliced and 1 garlic clove sliced, stirring to coat with oil and thyme.  Bake another 15 min.  Remove from oven and stir in 1/2 cup walnuts.  Bake another 6 minutes.  Drizzle with 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar and sea salt.  Source: Hello Magazine.

February 28 - Day 589

This is a plate.
It is made of wood.  It hangs on my dining room wall.

February 27 - Day 588

And The Oscar Goes To...
Me!  I don't care that it's a paper towel roll - my first and likely only Oscar, care of N&J's party last night. (I guessed the most winners)

February 26 - Day 587

!!!
I can't believe it's taken me 587 days to finally catch these three.

February 25 - Day 586

Gusty.
The weather made it so I had to do an indoor run today so I stopped to take a shot of the snow in motion before I headed into the arena.  It almost blew me over!

February 24 - Day 585

Hello Tulip!
A pot of tulips I purchased as part of the Lung Association's annual fundraiser.  When I came into work this morning the bud was closed but by quitting time it had opened to reveal a bit of spring!  (Even though the weather later that night would disagree!)

February 23 - Day 584

Shake, Shake Shake.
The final character on my vintage cocktail shaker.  Check out the pants, which really jus look like hairy legs.

February 22 - Day 583

Penne With Squash & Black Beans
In a large skillet over med heat fry 1 onion, chopped, 2 cloves of garlic minced, 1 bell pepper chopped, 3 cups cubed and peeled butternut squash, chopped, 1 1/2 tsp of rosemary (or sage) and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.  Add 3/4 cup vegetable stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer until squash is tender, about 12 minutes.  Add 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained; heat through.  Meanwhile, cook pasta according to directions.  Drain and return to pot, reserving 3/4 cup of cooking liquid.  Add squash mixture, toss to coat.  Add cooking liquid if necessary. Top with goat cheese or Parmesan.
I used some of the leftover squash mixture the next day to make burritos.  Yum!
Adapted from: Canadian Living

February 21 - Day 582

The Story of Peter & Wendy.
Peter Pan.  1911 Edition.

February 20 - Day 581

Evening Mass.
Not really, just a shot of St. Joe's church at night.