Saturday, March 13, 2010

Signs of Spring in My Garden

Mums are making a comeback.


Raindrops on daffodils.


Reindeer moss


Hydrangea bud


Moss


Snow drops


The remaining snow has turned to ice.


Japanese Maple bud


Viburnum bud


Black locust thorn. I have branches with these all over my yard from the heavy snows.


An interesting raindrop, click to enlarge.


Oakleaf hydrangea bud


Climbing hydrangea bud


Raindrops on junipers


Raindrops on rosemary


Myrtle is the only thing blooming in my gardens right now.



Raindrops on wind chimes.


The return of the chives.

Obviously you can see I was playing with my macro lens again.

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To Market, To Market

The Blog Tech and I went to our local markets yesterday. We happened to park in front of this Asian restaurant which offered some unusually titled menu items. Click for a better look.


I'll pass. In Cambodia the head would be left on.


But I would love to try this one.


How is this even close to a hoagie?


This place offers about anything you can think of.



Getting ready for St. Patty's day.


Shamrock cookies and all kinds of goodies.


Good prices are found at all these shops.


I am going back next week to buy primroses.


Oh yum...I love Po-boys of any kind.


It's open but I don't know what it is.


This will be full of sidewalk food by 9:00 am. This place makes the best mung beans cakes I've ever had.


Lately we have several Afrikan food shops. I LOVE Afrikan food and will be cooking some soon. I will post it on the blog when I make it.


My favorite produce store.


Huge strawberries. Time for strawberry rhubarb pies.


A few onions.


To go with your potatoes.


I love having these stores close by.


There are more and more of these murals showing up on sides of buildings.


A local flower vendor.


Peruvian clothing.


I wish my daughter was still little. I need a grandchild!




Sidewalk tacos and burritos.


And churros too.


These guys are actually groovy.


Local bike stands.


Sidewalk salsa to die for!


I bought some of this. You can watch these guys make it.



Some of the best coffee anywhere can be found in this area. You can smell beans roasting when you are walking around.




This kitchen store is ready for Easter.


Le Creuset


And more Le Creuset


Oils


Incense


Fabric of all kinds.


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