Last Monday was the warmest day we’ve had all year in Philly. It reached nearly 87 degrees and I had the good fortune to spend a chunk of the afternoon outside at an urban farm in Fishtown. They were open for a special lunch and tour for some visitors in town for the Council on Foundations and I was there taking pictures for work (my real job). The lunch was delicious, but I was most delighted by the fact that they served their iced water in a collection of quart jars.
Later that night, after a gorgeous afternoon in the sunshine, I started to get a sore throat. And I’ve been barely functioning ever since. Doesn’t seem fair, does it?
Anyway, I thought I’d give you a little story/excuse as to why I’ve yet to post a winner in the most recent giveaway and why I haven’t followed through on my promise to show you what I made with the buttermilk leftover from my cultured butter project. You’re going to have to wait a bit longer on the buttermilk, but I have picked a winner for The Complete Kitchen Garden.
Congratulations Stephanie, #234. I’ll be in touch shortly!
Thank you so much! I hope you feel better soon!
87?! That sounds heavenly… it is a very cold, WET and dreary 50 degrees over here in Portland. Sorry you’re sick – drink some Throat Coat tea with honey! It’s the best.
Yes I am in Portland as well…brrr…
Get better soon sad to be sick when its amazing outside.
Hope you’re feeling better soon. We’ll be in the 80s again this Wednesday. It’s been a crazy Spring so far.
Where is the urban farm in Fishtown? I’m trying to picture where there might be some open land (lot). Thanks!
Carole, it’s called Greensgrow Farm and it is at E. Cumberland and Almond Streets.
I hope you get better. I simply love reading your blogs.