Wednesday and wandering about

When the week starts on Tuesday, Wednesday comes around very quickly! I hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day weekend, time to relax and reflect in appreciation of what was given by so many, for our freedoms.

I have gathered a few items to share, because I always start in the kitchen to make guests feel at home, take a look at these.......

A different and delicious raw broccoli salad. This one is not too sweet, and has blue cheese, yum.
http://culinarycory.com/2009/08/04/bacon-bleu-broccoli-salad/

How about an appetizer that includes spinach? Serve with a yogurt dipping sauce and let the kids have all they want. Finally a starter that is good for you.
http://chowtimes.com/2009/12/07/garlicky-spinach-balls/

For those bakers that soak grains before baking, here is a soaked grain bread recipe, but made in a bread machine. 
http://inspiredhomemaking.com/?p=1223

 Summer is coming, it would be hard to tell from the rain we have had and continue to have in the Pacific Northwest. But when summer does show up, you will want some delicious and easy desserts to serve, that don't heat up your kitchen. This one is chocolate.
http://www.kitchenparade.com/2003/06/frozen-chocolate-peanut-butter-pie.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+KitchenParade+%28Kitchen+Parade%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo

And this one is strawberry.
http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/dessert/summer-recipe-nobake-strawberry-icebox-cake-117900

Now it is time to get out of the kitchen and think about the rest of the home, and what needs done. Or what you want to do. Are you a gardener? If so, this is a great idea.
http://tipnut.com/aframe-trellis/
Is there a gift giving occasion right around the corner at your house? There is usually something on the horizon here, and this storage idea will make any wrap job just that much easier.
http://tipnut.com/wrapping-paper-organizer/

I need one of these for the next time I make pasta.
http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Storable-Pasta-Rack/

I had wanted to share this basket last Wednesday, but my fingers did not cooperate with the keyboard and I lost the link. I am so glad I found it again today. A denim basket, take a look!
http://letslearnthat.blogspot.com/2010/03/basket-made-with-recycled-jeans.html

I hope these links give you some inspiration or a least a nice way to spend some quiet time. As always thanks for taking a moment to stop and say hello.