all of these ingredients were organically grown by my husband’s sister’s husband. i’ve never made this soup before so i just winged it . . . and it was tasty, too ! it was the perfect it’s-almost-fall vermont lunch.

i have spent a LOT of time digging through antique stores here in vermont and have come across many treasures. i bought this old ring the other day and am completely mesmerized by it. there is something about it that inspires me, moves me, satisfies me. maybe it has magical powers from the person who wore it long before i found it ? i love the fact that there is history behind this ring, and i hope the next person who gets to wear it feels the same way about it as i do.

after my very hectic summer, it is TIME TO PARTY ! i am taking the month of september OFF and heading to new england for a much needed (and well deserved, if i do say so myself) holiday. this photo is a piece of our wedding cake that we just ate on 08/08/10. it had been in our freezer for two years, but was still amazingly moist and delicious. mmmmmmmmmm.

after my torturous past 2 months of ’round the clock studio time + 3 shows in july, i am SO ready to relax. i’m finishing up my pile of custom orders and then hanging up my apron for the month of september. i actually went to the studio yesterday in my nightgown and sweatpants. have i no shame ?

thank you to all of the lovely people who came out and supported the san francisco renegade show. it was a FABULOUS weekend. i always LOVE and appreciate the sophisticated san francisco bay area audience. this town has damn good taste !