Pic Today 6/5/2

SANDCASTLE BEACH

AT MAGIC HOUSE

There's a beach playground in Kirkwood,

and a giant sandcastle sculpture

constructed by St. Louis artist Dan Belcher.

It's all on display (and for play)

at the Magic House in Kirkwood.

Dan has made a living building sand sculptures

around the world . . . to installations in

China, Japan, Bahrain, Bermuda, Australia

and even London, for the upcoming Olympics.

The one in China will require 20,000 tons of sand,

reaching heights of 60-feet . . .

while this sandcastle only took 20 tons,

but featured fine Meramec River sand

which holds together nicely and lasts months.

This installation took about 3 weeks to build,

and will likely last the summer

(severe weather notwithstanding.)

Pic Today 6/4/12

HOMEGROWN BLUEBERRIES

HAVE ARRIVED

And you know what that means . . . .

Blueberry Pancakes!

(OMG)

Pic Today 2/3/12

DO YOU KNOW

WHO GROWS YOUR FOOD?

Get to know who grows your food.

Support and shop at local farmer's markets.

You'll eat better . . . feel better . . .

and meet beautiful people

who take the time

to grow beautiful food.

(Our peach harvest has already begun,

and they're sweet and juicy.)

Yum!

Pic Today 6/2/12

MOTHER-DAUGHTER

TEARS OF JOY

AT A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING

The bride and groom's children

brought tears of joy and happiness

to everyone at this wedding ...

especially the bride and groom.

(Even the photographer!)

Pic Today 6/1/12

LITTLE METTA'S RECIPE

FOR

HOMEMADE BEAN SOUP

1. Choose small dried pea beans,

soak in cold running water.

2. Measure equal handfuls of black

and white beans.

3. Spoon bean mixture into red plastic cup.

4. Pour into red plastic bowl.

5. Scrape wet beans off hands.

6. Pour mixture into large glass bowl.

7. Season to taste.

8. Make sure Mom picks dropped beans

off floor, and wipes dry.

(Absolutely delicious.

And awfully fun to make.)