Artfully Delicious 2009

Friday night me, the hubs, and our friend Mike went to Wooster's First Annual Artfully Delicious Festival.  Located on the square in downtown Wooster, it consisted of thirteen local restaurants and beverage companies.

We tried many, many different things, and our faves were: Broken Rocks Cafe's Shrimp & Artichoke pasta (had 2 servings, the picture below is the cajun chicken pasta the hubs disappointedly brought back after his third visit to their tent, LOL) and the BBQ from Omahoma Bob's BBQ.  

There was quite a turn out from the community and the weather turned from crummy in the morning to perfect in time for the festival to begin.  The event was sponsored by Wayne Center for the Arts and Main Street Wooster. Can't wait to see what next year has to offer!

What's my last frontier look like?

I don't think the conclusion that I love cooking and baking is much of a surprise anymore. I love being in the kitchen, ANY kitchen. There's a sense of comfort and satisfaction I find there - which is why I can spend 12+ hours at work, only to come home and spend time working away at a loaf of bread, or making dinner.

However, since this blog IS called "Diary from the Last Frontier", I guess I should, from time to time go adventuring into said frontier!

Dear hubby and I took some time this weekend and explored our new home a little closer. Even through summer solstice has passed, things here are still just waking up from the long cold winter. Highs are in the mid-50's right now. I wanted to share some photos I took of our adventures!

A view of a snow-melt creek:


Mountians behind some type of willow like bush:


Caltha-leaf Avens (yellow) and Dwarf Dogwood:


Close-up of the dwarf dogwood (they were very VERY small):



Some cool patterns on wood washed up on the beach:


Salmonberry bud:


View of one of the many bays on the island:


View of the 'other side' of overland pass:


Some even tinier flowers:


Mountain Heather:


A picture I took while working today:

I was truly surprised at the variety of foliage and wildlife there is here. I didn't capture any wildlife this outing, but I promise to capture what I can on future adventures!