Tomato Basil Soup

What else do you do when your basil plants have grown at exuberant rates but keep on cooking?

Tomatoes simmering on the stove.


Basil ready to go in.


Mmm soup.

Nothing to say

I haven't posted in days because I haven't had anything to say. This is odd to me. So I'm just going to throw a few things out there.

We have our first little peppers finally. They're about the size of my fingernail, but they actually are peppers and not just buds anymore.

I have to do some rearranging in the garden which includes getting rid of some pepper plants, probably going to the in laws (unless you want one!). John made me plant carrots and zucchini and now it's just crowded down there. We still have a strawberry plant in a pot! It's getting wild back there.

I'm currently editing a college text called "Marriage and Family." This sometimes makes me laugh because, well you know how I feel about marriage. But really, I really enjoy this project. Today I got to write a short fictional piece about "hooking up" since the writer didn't include it as she was told.

This particular chapter also talked about When Harry Met Sally and the whole "can men and women be friends" debate. This always spurs interesting conversation. Of course, I think it's totally possible. But it did make me think about an old friend, where sexual attraction did get in the way. So it really depends on the people, I guess.

I made red pepper pesto with the basil from the garden and it was spectacular, especially on roasted red pepper triscuits.

I have been slacking on reading lately, but finally finished "The River Wife." This took place in Missouri, along the Mississippi, so I thought it'd be interesting. But it was really hard to get into. A lot of fun plot stuff happened, but something was off with it. That's probably why it took me so long to finish.

Now I'm reading Julie and Julia. Awhile back I wanted to see the movie since I adore Meryl Streep. Now, I may wait until DVD, just to check it out. The book is actually pretty good so far, but I'm not sure I'll be ready for the movie when I'm finished. I think it'll take away the greatness of the book. They should be separate.

I guess that's why John and I haven't been to the movies much. The two I wanted to see: Harry Potter and My Sister's Keeper, are both books, and I just haven't been motivated to go to this other media yet.

Yes, see, nothing going on in my life...