Seen recently through my lens:




My youngest graduated from elementary school. (sniff)

Of course I made a cake.

We saw twenty one pilots and they were incredible. I love my new T-shirt.





Took a family trip to Ojai, CA


Flew home over the Grand Canyon.

This is one of the best spinach salads I have ever had. The crunch of the pecans, creaminess of the Gorgonzola and sweetness of the grilled peaches takes those spinach leaves on a complete adventure. The grilled ham steak alongside makes it a meal.

Grilled Ham Steak With Peach-Mustard Glaze

Ingredients:

1⁄4 cup peach preserves
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 pounds boneless ham steaks, about 1/2-inch thick

Directions:

1. Prepare barbecue to medium-high heat.

2. Combine first 5 ingredients.

3. Grill ham for 4 minutes. Turn and brush with half of the glaze. Cook for 4 minutes longer.

4. Turn ham and brush with remaining glaze. Continue to cook until ham is heated through.

Serves 2 to 3

Recipe from Vermont Castings Modern Grilling

Spinach Salad with Grilled Peaches and Gorgonzola

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
salt and pepper
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
6 cups baby spinach
2 peaches, pitted
2 ounce Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

Directions:

1. Preheat a grill to high and gently oil it.

2. Whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Cut each peach into about 8 slices. Place slices in a grill basket and grill for 3 minutes. Flip and grill for another 2 minutes.

4, In a large bowl toss together spinach and dressing. Serve topped with peach slices, pecans and blue cheese.

Serves 4

Recipe from Vermont Castings Modern Grilling

Andrew Dempssen, out of Spokane, WA, has a new album out titled “When Everything Ends I want to be with Everyone”. It’s an utterly gorgeous record packed with thoughtful songs. The title track is incredible, but I am really drawn to how beautiful ‘Sanity’ is.

“Don’t you give up on me”

Check out Andrew Dempsen on Bandcamp where you can buy his music.

Cheers!