Spring is trying to spring

The brewing is going well. We just brewed batch number 7. We tried a soba ale (kit from Rogue Brewery) - it's made with buckwheat rather than traditional wheat. Sounds like it will be protein-rich and a little cloudier than usual. Our newest adventure is growing hops! I finally talked Rob into it - he is very sure that they will take over our yard since they are supposedly quite invasive. To quiet his concern, I planted them in a plastic pot with the bottom cut out - right in the ground. I planted 2 rhizomes of Cascade hops. I sure hope to get some this year.

We also installed a fence around the veggie garden area to keep the pests (Wiley and Penny) from laying all over my garlic! Garlic is the only green at this point but I am still crossing my fingers that the spring mix and spinach will come up soon - even with the 3 inches of snow earlier this week... I have become a little impatient with these sorts of things. We've got several plants started in the house already - kohlrabi, basil, peppers, tomatoes, and rosemary.

It has been a difficult transition back into reality. We spent a lovely week in Sayulita, Mexico - swimming, surfing, fishing, and relaxing. If you need a great place to stay down there I have a great recommendation!

Here is a taste of our first breakfast in Sayulita - best breakfast tacos ever!