Today was a particularly spectacular day to be indoors. The sunshine made everything come alive, and I was inspired to make something that would be equally delicious and sweet. I ended up with a baked beet and French baby swiss cheese salad. It was light and fragrant from the beets who had begun caramelizing inside the foil I had wrapped them with, and the vinegar brought out such a nice complement to the cheese and beets. I wish I had more days where I am reminded of the windows of time that I had growing up, sitting in the sun. It was an ode to the last batch of beets, and wishful optimism for a sun filled summer (full of flowers and herbs!).

Beets are so sugary and delicious. And I wish I could keep red beet dyed hands wherever I went.

Baby swiss cheese is not as tasty as adult swiss cheese. Does this mean babies are not tasty? Don't be swift, HP.

Also, the orchids bloomed again, and became my first successful hobby since moving down here. They are not as easy to take care of as the label says. I am still hoping Little Magenta returns to blooming form soon. Below, for you, is the Great White.

I talk to my flowers, and theorize this is what gets them to grow twice as much as normal orchids. Either that, or, the Miracle Grow food.