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So I’m back in the (sweltering hot) sticks – at least for a little while. I’m on Ike Duty for a few days and our first order of business was a trip to Whole Foods in Oklahoma City. We were there, panting in front of the big, shiny windows when they opened the doors at 8 am, a long list and politically-correct shopping bags in hand. We picked up, among other wonderful items, some extra virgin coconut oil and a bunch of essential oils so that I could whip up a batch of Somer’s Patented Pit Paste (I added the Patented, just cuz it sounds all snazzy with the extra p-word thrown in) as I’d forgotten to pack my beloved Soapwalla deodorant cream. It took me all of about 5 minutes to make a small jar of the stuff. Smells great and looks like something I’d smother in chocolate sauce and eat with a spoon.
There was a big pile of mail waiting for me, most of which I converted directly to recyclables, save for a couple of nice things like an issue of VegNews, enough New Yorker magazines to provide reading material for the next 6 months and a wee, wonderful book from Lorna over at Tearoom Delights. A loyal follower of Lorna’s funny and yummy blog about tea, confections and travels, I needed to have my own copy of her newly-published guide. One day – who knows – I may be able to put it to practical use! Anyway, I’m so happy to have it and am really proud of Lorna for her accomplishment. Word on the street is she’s already begun book number two. To find out how to get your very own copy, visit Teacups Press. If you ask nice, she might even sign it, just as she did my copy.
Also waiting for me was my prize from AstigVegan for bidding on the VSPCA (via Richa at Hobby and More) online auction a few months back. The ladies at AstigVegan generously donated a gift set and I was determined to snag their neat package of goodies: pili nut cheese (sadly all gone by the time I got home) a canvas bag and a fantastic “cookbooklet” with the top recipes from RG and TJ’s creative site. They did a great job of putting this ‘let together and I’m thrilled to have it. I am looking forward to diving into their unusual (at least for this Heinz 57 Variety American) and delicious-sounding Filipino recipes.
Time to get back into the kitchen – how I’ve missed it! Got a long list of goodies to make before I head back to Utah.
Radical! We are even using the same cute little jar!!! I like the patented bit thrown in! Lorna’s book looks adorable and I just started following astigvegan this morning! Xoxo. Hope you dig the paste, I know its gross, but on days I don’t have a minute to myself to shower or get fancy, I just re-apply the pit paste and all stink gets erased. Magical.
The jar is one of yours, hehe!
Oh, right! Chia seed jam. Awesome recycle. I love mason jars of all sizes. Mmmm. Need to make some more
I’m so happy to have you back
Thanks, Barb!
Thanks so much for the kind mention. I’m glad you’re back in the kitchen! Your readers have missed you and your delicious recipes. Welcome back
Thanks, Richgail!
Nice to see your posts in my inbox again.
Thanks – I really appreciate that!
Enjoy getting back into the kitchen Annie!
I’m excited! Absence and fondness and all of that ;-).
You’re back and I’m so happy
So great you had some lovely mail to welcome you!
Thanks, Gabby!
Welcome home! Can’t wait to see what you whip up first!
I’m thinking pancakes…
It’s wonderful to have you back I have missed your blog voice so much
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Good to be back – and very nice to have been missed! Thank you.
So happy to see you back lady!
Awww! Thanks!
Package that stuff up and sell it hon! I’ll buy some!!!
Somer gets all of the credit!
Welcome back, Annie. More good stuff: I’ve nominated you for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award. http://bringingeuropehome.com/2012/07/18/is-there-an-award-for-procrastination/
Awards may not be your thing, but please know that I enjoy your blog and admire your energy.
Welcome back dear. I hope you are being nice to yourself.
So good to have you back Annie, with your wonderful photos! I’m very amused that you were panting outside Whole Foods before it opened, and am looking forward to your pancakes and all the other goodies shortly to appear on this very blog. Congratulations on your AstigVegan prize and thank you kindly for the mention, I’m glad to see the wee book arrived intact.
Me too, I am also happpy that you are back: I missed your unique take on recipes! xxx & hugs too you!
MISSED YOU! Thank you for restarting your wonderful blog posts! Big hugs and some ocean breeze from Laguna Beach! xox
Oooh, thank you for the breezes – MUCH needed here!
Welcome back Annie! Hope to be following you here a lot more regularly soon, as well.
I’ll be back on the emailing soon, Isobel. Your emails have been read and appreciated. Sending love – -
Love the pit stick..I use the same concoction and lovee it.
Amazing, but the dang stuff really works! It really calls for a pit stick revolution.
Nice to have you back! Hope all is well.
Bridget.
Intriguing pit paste. I use vinegar, which ends up scent-free, but this sounds delicious.
I’m wondering about the consistency. In the morning, my coconut oil is too hard to dig into without a shovel. Will I have to wait until the heat of the day for my toilette?
Nevermind. I just looked at the proportions, duh.
I’ve missed you, Roxanne :-). Improved penpaledness forthcoming…at least that’s the goal. As for the pit paste consistency: it’s freakin’ awful hot here, even in the house despite the AC working overtime. So, the pit paste is, well, nice and creamy. Put it in the frige and yes, one needs a pick ax to dislodge it. I’m going w/ the nice and creamy incarnation for now.