Another Day, Another Greenhouse...

Several people have asked for the broccoli salad recipe that I frequently bring to hook-ins. I finally made some today and took a picture. This recipe comes from Kami's family in Bedford County.

Broccoli Salad

1 head of broccoli
1 head of cauliflower
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup cubed cheese: mozzarella, mild white cheddar, Monteray Jack, etc.
Any of the following: crumbled bacon, raisins, dried cranberries
sunflower seeds, pecans, etc.

Dressing: 1/2 cup mayo or Miracle Whip
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
I like more dressing on my salad so usually make a double batch.

Break broccoli and cauliflower florets into bite sized pieces. Add onion, cheese and other add-ins. Pour dressing over the veggies and mix well.

In this version I used dried cranberries and chopped pecans with American cheese.
The little bobbin lace doily is a find from yesterday's trip to the fabric sale.



I didn't go to Grant Street for the hook-in today because I was SUPPOSED to stay at home and work. After all, I was out running around yesterday. But the weather is supposed to get progressively warmer over the next few days. We need to go to the greenhouse and get plants!

This is the herb area. I got cilantro, basil, rosemary, sage and two types of parsley.
The green hanging things are upside-down tomato planters.



This is the fern jungle.




Part of the water garden display.

The orchid and African violet room. I love the orchids!!!

The Lurgan Greenhouse is owned and operated by Amish. Today they had their baked goods stand set up. I had never seen these before and just had to try them. They are mini chocolate covered chocolate whoopie pies! Talk about gilding the lily!!!
Scrumptious!!! We also came home with a gigantic apple dumpling to share.

This afternoon I worked on a new design for my tags to put on rugs. I've done this many times in the past and didn't like the results of any of them. I think this one is a keeper.

The border is machine embriodered. I just wrote in the documentation with a permanent pen.

As soon as I get it sewn in, the Moon and Stars Watermelon rug is officially done!

I joined another challenge on Rug Hooking Daily. This one is 'forest secrets'. I have a design started on paper, but of course I can't show it! Waaaaah!!!

Tomorrow Brad will be giving history talks to school kids at the Military Heritage Center in Carlisle. Kami and I are going to the PA Fabric Outlet for their 50% off sale.

Then on Saturday, Zip and I are going to York for the cat show. Maybe we'll come home with a new baby!

Happy Hooking!