Not Without Salt » Thankful http://notwithoutsalt.com “Where would we be without salt?” - James Beard Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:01:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 I’m thankful for… (in no particular order) http://notwithoutsalt.com/2008/11/27/im-thankful-for-in-no-particular-order/ http://notwithoutsalt.com/2008/11/27/im-thankful-for-in-no-particular-order/#comments Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:18:57 +0000 Ashley Rodriguez http://artisansweets.wordpress.com/?p=527
  • homemade white bread with sweet cream butter and honey.
  • a new box of crayons.
  • finding an old copy of Mrs. Piggly WIggly at Goodwill.
  • the smile Roman flashes me every time our eyes meet.
  • drinking lemon verbena/ mint tea with Baron.
  • being able to support ourselves with careers created by our passions.
  • Vosges dark chocolate covered dried mango with curry powder.
  • my new African Blackwood tamper.
  • Baron’s love of painting.
  • conversations with Baron (2.5 years old) even if they don’t make sense.
  • hot showers in the middle of the day.
  • Peanut Buster Parfaits
  • puff pastry.
  • quiet evenings.
  • Baron’s random beat boxing.
  • Grandma’s pumpkin pie.
  • Mom’s candied yams.
  • homemade marshmallows in hot chocolate.
  • Roman’s cupie tuft.
  • Red Swedish fish.
  • Barbapappa.
  • My new red teapot.
  • the sound of slurping (only when it is from Baron cleaning all the remnants of his chocolate ice cream).
  • small furry puppies.
  • baby’s breath (not the cheap rose bouquet accompaniment).
  • knowing Jesus.
  • heavy whipping cream.
  • cold water on a hot day.
  • you.
  • studying sex in church.
  • practicing what we learn.
  • Midnight Moon.
  • mechanical pencils
  • used book sales.
  • the Library.
  • a husband who encourages all my crazy dreams.
  • the color of Jade-ite.
  • a Thanksgiving that includes my entire family.
  • Roman’s chubby thighs.
  • new friends.
  • old friends.
  • Popsicles.
  • letterpress.
  • creativity.
  • a husband who doesn’t mock my “genius” ideas.
  • health.
  • Christmas playlists.
  • Vicks VapoRub
  • Baron adding an “s” to question becoming “squestion” as in “Mom, I have a squestion.”
  • Honeycrisp Cider.
  • salt.
  • gift certificates.
  • reading good books in warm beds.
  • Amazon Wishlists.
  • brown butter.
  • finding handwritten notes in an old cookbook.
  • perspective.
  • whispering with Baron.
  • anticipation.
  • a home with a orange wall.
  • passion.
  • celebrating three thanksgivings.
  • frozen Charleston chews.
  • Stumptown coffee.
  • a husband who, late at night, will go to the store to buy me some chocolate when I’m not even pregnant.
  • not being pregnant.
  • eggs from our chickens – when they are actually laying.
  • being part of a family who loves and appreciates art in all its forms.
  • tradition.
  • Sharpie’s.
  • this song.
  • the critic in my head.
  • young kids with early bed times.
  • the Muppets singing Christmas Carols.
  • PBS kid’s shows on crazy mornings.
  • watching my sleeping boys.
  • humor.
  • homemade kettle corn (recipe coming soon).
  • chocolate soup.
  • having a lot to be thankful for.
  • conversations that go well beyond the surface.
  • learning.
  • local farms.
  • dreaming big.
  • new cookbooks.
  • passionate people.
  • my favorite tv shows online.
  • feather beds.
  • having so many amazing photos of my beautiful babies.
  • ice cream at the end of a long day.
  • thoughtful gifts.
  • seasonal coffee drinks.
  • cheese. Most any kind.
  • roasted cauliflower.
  • my baby’s blue eyes despite being one quarter Mexican.
  • sarcasm.
  • sleep.
  • Bellingham Farmer’s Market.
  • green glasses.
  • Top Pot Donuts.
  • quiet mornings.
  • warm robes.
  • this blog. For  all it has taught me and all the incredible people who have become a part of my life because of it.
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