another good day

This morning I woke up to yet another stunningly beautiful day and decided that it would best be spent outside.  So after returning from class, I packed up my lunch, put on my shoes, and headed over to the Telegraph trail system around 11:00.  For the first hour I followed the main road up the ridge where I was joined by a small handful of mountain bikers and folks with their dogs.  Intent on finding a quiet place to eat my lunch, I veered off and headed down a small trail that led up the valley to the East.  It was not long before I found a smooth flat rock with a view.  It was then that I realized that I hadn't told anyone where I was, so I texted dear ole Dad with the limited reception and battery I had left.  After a relaxing lunch, I headed off once again up the valley.  Unbeknownst to me, the trail curved around and I once again met up with the main trail.  It worked out perfectly, and in the spirit of fresh air and a rocky path ahead, I pumped up the pace and ran the way back to the car.  By this time it was about 3:00 and surprisingly the temperature had dropped about 10 degrees.  After a hot shower, I gussied up and went to the grocery store to pickup some fresh food, and when I came out of the store it was down to about 50.  The afternoon was spent writing letters and doing some embroidery and then came dinner... Yummy!  I have officially discovered the absolute best gluten-free couscous.  It comes in a box with its own seasoning package so it is kind of cheating, but it is the good kind, Mediterranean Curry.  It tastes a like a falafel but better!  Being the little sous chef that I am, I paired it with pan roasted brussel sprouts served with a balsamic vinegar reduction.

 Couscous!

 Les Choux de Bruxelles

your's truly...

Love yall gadzooks!

-Kate