tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59807734478897219422024-03-12T19:57:02.569-07:00san pedro daily photomicro and macro images from this charming corner of los angelesLori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.comBlogger585125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-86569278736051883012011-01-14T08:20:00.000-08:002011-01-14T08:22:18.573-08:00hiatus<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRB9Y7ngQ9U5cXpGa2tsxkpLsjg7D8QnwkNw8eeCpAxMae38zOQiMrvujIBJv4Zl4ACg3xqEDHM2Td-uMlGrBO53FkuI2RSX1gXJZ6PvjzpjW405DTqCcCstuVJJFLCf10tscB_VbGGbQA/s1600/DSC05387.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 337px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRB9Y7ngQ9U5cXpGa2tsxkpLsjg7D8QnwkNw8eeCpAxMae38zOQiMrvujIBJv4Zl4ACg3xqEDHM2Td-uMlGrBO53FkuI2RSX1gXJZ6PvjzpjW405DTqCcCstuVJJFLCf10tscB_VbGGbQA/s400/DSC05387.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562073981844134146" /></a>photo 1/13/2011 4:57 pm<br /><div>skywatch friday<br /><div>visit other skywatchers<a href="http://skyley.blogspot.com/"> here</a></div><div><br /></div><div>hi·a·tus </div><div>[hahy-ey-tuhs]<br />–noun, plural -tus·es, -tus.<br />a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I started San Pedro Daily Photo on Jan. 3, 2009 to share my love of this unique town located on the seaside corner of America's second largest city. Posting almost daily through August 2010, sharing photos of spectacular sunrises over the Port of LA, roses in my garden, the parks, and more. Then came a month of whirlwind traveling and Project Food Blog, a contest that took many hours a week in competition with some of the world's best food bloggers. It was a blast, a blogging experience like no other.</div><div><br /></div><div>So after PFB I had intended to resume daily posting on spdp but, well, you know, life is busy and for no reason in particular I have not resumed my daily posts of this darling little town. My trusty Boston Terrier, Wilson, and I still walk the parks and streets and beaches of San Pedro almost every day of the week, but now, sans camera. One day, perhaps soon, the camera will make its way back into the pocket of my sweatshirt, and I will resume posting micro and macro photos of my charming little town?</div><div><br /></div><div>In the meantime, I want to thank you for your comments, support, and interest in San Pedro... San Pedro is a most photogenic town, we could post daily for years of the port, the beaches, the local hills, the distant snow-covered mountains, the interesting people, the flora, the fauna, the charming homes, the historic buildings, and on and on.</div><div><br /></div><div>I still blog avidly on my other site <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/">Taste With The Eyes.</a> I hope you will stop by over there and pay me a visit. It it mostly about food, food photography "where the image is meant to titillate and inspire the cook" but there are also San Pedro events and local restaurants woven in too. And an occasional photo of our breathtaking sunrises over the Port. And I plan continue to share our favorite seasonal local event, the Sunken City Supper Club. So, please, let's remain friends. And know how much I love this little town and continue to appreciate your support and friendship. </div><div><br /></div><div>Fondly,</div><div>Lori Lynn</div></div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-14591818430532184872010-10-28T08:37:00.000-07:002010-10-28T08:48:28.207-07:00Elegant Picnic by the Sea<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5lQsJkOVzuy61QgEwGlJ1ge0MndGkaijlRiOvStiHsthIuHOHzSap99rT1UiCx4Dz49GMzLZtuSHPhcyhhKjTVaE59Q2Lafwpad_PIfQYir-VqJUYlZV7WgNtHrTqfDp3UligXlRzbKa_/s1600/MG_8002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5lQsJkOVzuy61QgEwGlJ1ge0MndGkaijlRiOvStiHsthIuHOHzSap99rT1UiCx4Dz49GMzLZtuSHPhcyhhKjTVaE59Q2Lafwpad_PIfQYir-VqJUYlZV7WgNtHrTqfDp3UligXlRzbKa_/s400/MG_8002.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533121737522971554" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Dear Friends - </div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Taste With The Eyes is still competing in Project Food Blog!</div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color:#339966;">Elegant Heart Healthy Picnic by the Sea<br /></span></strong></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrg2Yg54fPly9mElH2x6dKtUwX-alNBd7wLD2v8bt3Uoi-Le9C5Sde2NvGcf8ohyRSqqJx9mbX4z1AKEi9fqPwWQZSxAIc19OQ_GG74zrJGeOtEEO-ayHLtAjpGcOz_zlPcdjvf1GaMiz/s1600/MG_7839.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHrg2Yg54fPly9mElH2x6dKtUwX-alNBd7wLD2v8bt3Uoi-Le9C5Sde2NvGcf8ohyRSqqJx9mbX4z1AKEi9fqPwWQZSxAIc19OQ_GG74zrJGeOtEEO-ayHLtAjpGcOz_zlPcdjvf1GaMiz/s400/MG_7839.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533122603492621218" /></a><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Congratulations, you're one step closer to becoming the next Food Blog Star!<br />Your entry has advanced to the next round of Project Food Blog 2010.<br />Your next challenge? "Road Trip."</p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Mv5oRZJZMvZJ7TBuVGdWDeSPVuxhboBhHleYHIBqOtM7y3s0Uk3owibD47F1_Kgcq3dWquKMuMvCswJ6npuW2_N7S940gA5st8bodsgLP3_0J7y9BL3C2ATL_j3IIEN_xnh14XaiAcfj/s1600/library2051.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 172px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Mv5oRZJZMvZJ7TBuVGdWDeSPVuxhboBhHleYHIBqOtM7y3s0Uk3owibD47F1_Kgcq3dWquKMuMvCswJ6npuW2_N7S940gA5st8bodsgLP3_0J7y9BL3C2ATL_j3IIEN_xnh14XaiAcfj/s400/library2051.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533122958662931842" /></a><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br />Challenge Prompt: For this challenge, you're tasked with creating a delicious meal that will travel well and still look great. From picnics and school lunches to bento boxes, or any other meal on the go, you need to whip up a entree, side, drink, and dessert to enjoy after hitting the road. Be sure that your meal fits inside the Project Food Blog Road Trip Cooler. (from <span style="color:#808000;">food</span><span style="color:#ff6600;">buzz</span> <a href="http://www.foodbuzz.com/project_food_blog">here</a>)</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Please stop by Taste With The Eyes to read the contest entry and experience the breathtaking scenery and delicious heart healthy picnic at Royal Palms State Beach in San Pedro <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/2010/10/elegant-picnic-by-the-sea/">here!</a></p></div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-88130215002444365182010-10-12T23:22:00.000-07:002011-12-02T15:04:31.157-08:00quesadillas florales<a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/MG_5028.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9267" height="376" src="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/MG_5028.jpg" title="_MG_5028" width="580" /></a><br />
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Hi Friends - I am still in the contest! </div>
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Thought I would share my latest entry! </div>
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See you soon.</div>
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Lori Lynn<br />
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<b>edible flowers and herbs harvested from my garden this morning</b></div>
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rose, geranium, lavender, day lily, marigold, mint</div>
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<b>making tortillas</b></div>
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2 c. corn masa flour<br />maiz seleccionado y nixtamalizado<br />(selected corn treated with lime)</div>
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sprinkle 1/4 t. sea salt <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/MG_5463.jpg"></a></div>
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add 1 1/4 c. water, mix thoroughly to form a soft dough</div>
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form masa into a ball</div>
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cover masa with damp cloth, let rest 5 minutes</div>
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take a piece of dough</div>
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roll between the palms to form a ball</div>
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cover masa balls with a damp cloth to keep moist</div>
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tortilla press</div>
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place a sheet of plastic wrap on the press, place one ball in the center, cover with another sheet of wrap<br />close lid and press down on lever</div>
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open lid, remove top layer of wrap</div>
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<b>decorating tortillas</b></div>
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rose and marigold</div>
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rose, geranium and lavender <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/MG_4906.jpg"></a></div>
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rose and mint <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/MG_4614.jpg"></a></div>
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after placing the decoration, re-cover the tortilla with wrap, apply the press again</div>
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leave tortillas in individual wrappers until ready to cook</div>
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<b>making quesadillas</b></div>
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slice brie, remove most of the rind</div>
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heat an ungreased skillet or comal over medium-high heat</div>
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add tortilla to the pan, cook about 5o seconds on each side</div>
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keep tortillas warm between folds of cloth napkins</div>
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cook plain tortillas, top with slices of brie <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/top_4982.jpg"></a></div>
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when brie starts to melt, top with a decorated tortilla</div>
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slice quesadillas into quarters</div>
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pour refreshing beverages<br />and serve quesadillas florales!</div>
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<b>Project Food Blog</b></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/library205.png"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8801" height="172" src="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/library205.png" title="library205" width="200" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Competition Overview</span></span></b><br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Project Food Blog is the first-ever interactive competition where thousands of Foodbuzz Featured Publishers are competing in a series of culinary blogging challenges for the chance to advance and a shot at the ultimate prize: $10,000 and a special feature on Foodbuzz.com for one year.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Voting for entries on the first challenge will kick off September 20th, and contestants will be whittled down over the next 12 weeks via exciting challenges related to food blogging.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Entries are voted on by Foodbuzz Featured Publisher peers and rated by our panel of judges including: Dana Cowin, Editor-in-Chief of FOOD & WINE Magazine; Nancy Silverton, Founder La Brea Bakery, Co-owner Mozza; Pim Techamuanvivit, Author of ChezPim.com and The Foodie Handbook</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Winners advance to the next challenge, including one lucky Reader's Choice winner who earns auto advancement to the next challenge (solely based on Reader votes; not applicable in the final round).</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Join the fun! Follow Project Food Blog for contest updates and help us discover the next Food Blog Star!</span></li>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">(from Foodbuzz.com </span><a href="http://www.foodbuzz.com/project_food_blog"><span style="font-weight: normal;">here</span></a><span style="font-weight: normal;">)</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Challenge #4: Picture Perfect</span></div>
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Challenge Prompt: Sure, you can take a pretty picture. But your task here is to go above and beyond and use photography to create a step-by-step, instructional photo tutorial. It could be anything from how to bone a chicken to how to make your favorite recipe, but your photos need to guide the reader through the steps.</div>
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Votes may be cast now through Oct. 14th. If you are a fan of <b><span style="color: #da3979;">quesadillas florales</span></b>, please vote <a href="http://www.foodbuzz.com/project_food_blog/challenges/4/view/1349">here</a>! Muchas Gracias!<br />
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Dear Friends of San Pedro Daily Photo,</div>
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It has been a busy month! Lots of traveling, building a new little home in Las Vegas, and getting ready for the start of another school year. I had planned to resume my daily posting on the first day of autumn, but I have decided to push that back just a wee bit further as I have entered my food blog <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/">Taste With The Eyes</a> into a contest called PROJECT FOOD BLOG in search of the next Food Blog Star sponsored by <a href="http://www.foodbuzz.com/project_food_blog/contestants/525/edit">Foodbuzz.</a> </div>
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The first challenge started with the charge to write about "what defines you as a blogger," which I have reposted here. The next week's challenge is to cook a Classic dish (with heavy competition from 400 talented bloggers), followed by the hosting of a Luxury Dinner Party (my specialty). This is so much fun! And time consuming. So San Pedro Daily Photo is taking a back seat until the contest has run its course. I look forward to resuming the daily postings from our charming little town! Thanks for your continued support and patience.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">What is Taste With The Eyes?</span></b></div>
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Come, have at seat at the table. Can I get you a glass of wine? A crisp Grüner Veltliner, a luscious Pinot Gris, or perhaps a jammy Pinot Noir?</div>
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Taste With The Eyes is my other home, the one without walls. It's here that I'd like to introduce you to my precious family and my cherished friends. It's where we'll have a blast cooking with my nephews Stone, 8, and Jett, 6. Join us as we celebrate the holidays, Passover and Thanksgiving being my favorites. Smell the roses, take a tour of my garden. Attend our themed dinner parties, like the <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/2009/05/dinner-party-a-tribute-to-jackie/">Tribute to Jackie O</a> dinner complete with pillbox hats or our over-the-top <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/2009/08/top-chef-stephanie-izard-dinner/">Top Chef Dinner with Stephanie Izard.</a></div>
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Travel with me and dine at the world's finest restaurants from Chicago to Las Vegas, New York to Paris, and the local hole-in-the-walls too. Oh, and don't miss our underground-style restaurant, <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/2010/08/mediterranean-on-the-pacific/">The Sunken City Supper Club</a>. It's a fresh, local and secret place to seasonally mingle with friends and neighbors – to enjoy the camaraderie, great food, wine, and the awesome intimate jazz standards performed by local musicians. We hold one event per season, and the menu always reflects seasonal ingredients.</div>
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So please, be my guest. I've spruced up the guest room just for you. Stay as long as you'd like. You inspire me with your enthusiasm, your kind and thoughtful comments brighten my days.</div>
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Taste With The Eyes is not about last night's dinner, baking, or a recipe blog. There are many talented bloggers who write about those things very very well, and I am a devoted fan. I'm a visual learner and a visual cook, and it is from that style of cooking that <b>Taste With The Eyes </b><i><b>"where the image is meant to titillate and inspire the cook" </b></i>was born.<i> </i>On Taste With The Eyes I share dishes that are unique, special; ones that highlight a technique, ingredient, or combination of flavors that titillated me.</div>
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I am also thrilled to share our restaurant adventures with you. After spending nearly 3 decades in the food and wine industries, it would break my heart to contribute to a restaurant's troubles by posting a negative review. If I come across a problem while dining, I discreetly communicate my disappointment with the management and leave the reviews to the critics. So on Taste With The Eyes, you'll experience only our favorites, the places that impressed us the most.</div>
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Lastly, you may have read about my personal challenge with high cholesterol and that I sadly lost my father to heart disease when he was just 49 years old? Last year my doctor informed me that if I couldn't get my cholesterol down by diet and exercise, I would have to go on medication. That news was the motivation for a brand new way of cooking. So in addition to all the fabulous entertaining and dining, I am sharing my passion for satisfying heart healthy dishes. Sure, I still serve sumptuous foods to company, but I am equally enthusiastic about heart healthy cuisine.</div>
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<b>Project Food Blog</b></div>
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Competition Overview<br />
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<li>Project Food Blog is the first-ever interactive competition where thousands of Foodbuzz Featured Publishers are competing in a series of culinary blogging challenges for the chance to advance and a shot at the ultimate prize: $10,000 and a special feature on Foodbuzz.com for one year.</li>
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<li>Voting for entries on the first challenge will kick off September 20th, and contestants will be whittled down over the next 12 weeks via exciting challenges related to food blogging.</li>
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<li>Winners advance to the next challenge, including one lucky Reader's Choice winner who earns auto advancement to the next challenge (solely based on Reader votes; not applicable in the final round).</li>
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<b>Challenge #1: Ready, Set, Blog!</b></div>
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Cooking, photography, and writing about my culinary adventures on Taste With The Eyes is a source of much joy. This little food blog is an ongoing learning experience, a terrific creative outlet, and a source of pride. It is an excellent medium for making new friends from all around the globe. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my experiences with you.</div>
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Reading your blogs provides an unlimited source of inspiration, a conduit of creativity, and a heartfelt connection through your personal stories. Your enthusiasm is infectious. I cook, dine, laugh, and cry with you. I learn so much from you, way beyond food and cooking. You amaze and inspire me.</div>
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Is the feeling mutual? If so, I would be honored if you would consider Taste With The Eyes as a contender for the next Food Blog Star.</div>
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<b>Top 9 Photos</b></div>
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<a href="http://www.foodbuzz.com/top9">Top 9 Photos</a> are the best of daily posts from the Foodbuzz Community, as chosen by the editors and users. Over the past year it has been such a delight to have many photos chosen as Top 9. Thank you! Below, I've created a "meal" from several photos that were Top 9 picks. Enjoy!</div>
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Snack: <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/2009/12/unique-almond-pizza/">Unique Almond Pizza</a></div>
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Soup: <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/2009/12/albondigas-soup-with-hatch-chiles/">Albondigas with Hatch Chiles</a></div>
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Salad: <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/2010/05/meyer-lemon-salad-with-edible-violas/">Dreamy Meyer Lemon Salad with Edible Violas</a></div>
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Pasta: <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/2010/02/whole-wheat-spaghetti-tuna-sauce/">Heart Healthy Whole Wheat Spaghetti, Tuna Sauce</a></div>
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Vegetable: <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/2009/12/roasted-rainbow-carrots-with-miso-butter/">Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Miso Butter</a></div>
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Main Course: <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/2009/12/black-cod-with-miso-black-radish-ponzu/">Black Cod with Miso, Black Radish & Ponzu</a></div>
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Dessert: <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/2010/07/eating-las-vegas-by-day/">Profiterole Trio</a><br />vanilla, chocolate & caramel ice cream filled pastries<br />hot double chocolate fudge sauce</div>
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Beverage: <a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/2009/11/the-absinthe-ritual/">The Absinthe Ritual</a></div>
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Is a picture worth a thousand words? I hope you feel warm and welcomed by Taste With The Eyes' hospitality. It has been an absolute pleasure to have you as a guest in my home. Please come back soon.</div>
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Bon Appétit and Cheers to Our Healthy Hearts!</div>
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Fondly,</div>
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<span style="color: red;"><b>UPDATE:</b></span></div>
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Votes may be cast by clicking on the header button "Vote For This Entry" next to the red heart, here:</div>
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</div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-14009364475252688172010-08-23T18:09:00.000-07:002010-08-29T06:28:26.823-07:00See You in September<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1VPXLGcbUqeAOinwqM9zhaq8bVi3_fN0jFM3YQT7OVC60NdIQN5_a6Nd_0XApuK0wenmfcW1ZEfDjabjLIau2wk-GwraqStkEuCCm9lH-TdPvefB96VyO3frtVHa7moclKIf3NSMUDmBn/s1600/_MG_9479.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1VPXLGcbUqeAOinwqM9zhaq8bVi3_fN0jFM3YQT7OVC60NdIQN5_a6Nd_0XApuK0wenmfcW1ZEfDjabjLIau2wk-GwraqStkEuCCm9lH-TdPvefB96VyO3frtVHa7moclKIf3NSMUDmBn/s400/_MG_9479.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510822949779475090" /></a><br />We are doing a fair share of traveling and will have lots of neat photos when we return.<br />Hope you are enjoying your summer!<br />Thanks for stopping by, see you soon...<br />LLLori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-62317116377124392072010-08-20T00:02:00.000-07:002010-08-20T00:02:00.479-07:00SkyWatch Friday - Returning to LA<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgisLa9lVIQg2B1ukDRX7wl7ecajrntgqXlzyiEBBQXbXpAh5jA4-2oG4EEkiH2WoXbgyBwfUAKLJx4y-RikvDjqBYnIGeVWEeUjE5DGMN06edNK3Euv9tfU9QzQcuR60V5nWm48muoCigo/s1600/DSC03057.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgisLa9lVIQg2B1ukDRX7wl7ecajrntgqXlzyiEBBQXbXpAh5jA4-2oG4EEkiH2WoXbgyBwfUAKLJx4y-RikvDjqBYnIGeVWEeUjE5DGMN06edNK3Euv9tfU9QzQcuR60V5nWm48muoCigo/s400/DSC03057.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507118239895365810" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhknilc2DrD782Qu0WbQfl69RaXZG7JM_p7_dO58Iv0iWwlThusypMCmsFHTMoXRkp2utOlngjtVcuGkGI7_LzDlNy40XzVvVLXp4wxCxDM_LAX8RV8Ea30Qv09eBARLs-exmbLnvH_1YJH/s1600/DSC03058_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhknilc2DrD782Qu0WbQfl69RaXZG7JM_p7_dO58Iv0iWwlThusypMCmsFHTMoXRkp2utOlngjtVcuGkGI7_LzDlNy40XzVvVLXp4wxCxDM_LAX8RV8Ea30Qv09eBARLs-exmbLnvH_1YJH/s400/DSC03058_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507118941228237458" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Downtown Los Angeles</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Every week over 350 websites from all over the World share their Sky images <a href="http://skyley.blogspot.com/">here.</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-84561160448056165402010-08-19T06:35:00.000-07:002010-08-19T06:45:27.675-07:00Beautiful Beach House<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyebuF0ATzdBr4p7EL0ER3pwxEXoUH3Ltpe4iH42U2lYt-Wd0wQqQWdlEwjyMXEnAVOHXUIOBMSJRmN_qCmAKs9M3QFNPNz9PmMKblfZUk8VezNrY3wBQfh8OmObsiKSCdKhwEvpaQXYOG/s1600/DSC03006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyebuF0ATzdBr4p7EL0ER3pwxEXoUH3Ltpe4iH42U2lYt-Wd0wQqQWdlEwjyMXEnAVOHXUIOBMSJRmN_qCmAKs9M3QFNPNz9PmMKblfZUk8VezNrY3wBQfh8OmObsiKSCdKhwEvpaQXYOG/s400/DSC03006.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507114239472858722" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thank you Kirk & Al for the wonderful time we spent together exploring the Oregon Coast, for your gracious hospitality and most importantly, for your friendship!</div><div style="text-align: justify;">LL</div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-43506992815370713472010-08-18T05:53:00.000-07:002010-08-19T06:01:36.512-07:00Spirit House & Sequoia<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9MRqvP-eBajmALsxV1hel6ItDj40myuO4ZaQOOpHk5TVdw9grc-TrJbuJh81e8kC5B2TGw4kq9wvPNZ961n0GJoLS7fEO6E6eSu4HwDw8WcfFsD4II73boOONhmjRZsexsHOkS-9-4Hly/s1600/DSC02737.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9MRqvP-eBajmALsxV1hel6ItDj40myuO4ZaQOOpHk5TVdw9grc-TrJbuJh81e8kC5B2TGw4kq9wvPNZ961n0GJoLS7fEO6E6eSu4HwDw8WcfFsD4II73boOONhmjRZsexsHOkS-9-4Hly/s400/DSC02737.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507103295979562354" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) occupy a narrow strip of land approximately 470 miles in length and 5–47 miles in width along the Pacific coast of North America.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Thai Spirit House placed in an auspicious spot on the property provides shelter for the spirits that were displaced by the building of the home.</div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-78170270144645094072010-08-17T06:09:00.000-07:002010-08-19T06:40:12.778-07:00Geocache<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjdSc23zHDgRTwrF3i0Jf_m-deTCyt2JOLRAh5zN9_5KpuuiClznY57Wy6Qw8Ab9QxMJE3RU0hYU4-JEBa8wAjn0kCuepd7j_OaMqZDah_cnLAuvaoCmHO4de8bd7qjcOu6yvXeYSQwchk/s1600/DSC02980_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjdSc23zHDgRTwrF3i0Jf_m-deTCyt2JOLRAh5zN9_5KpuuiClznY57Wy6Qw8Ab9QxMJE3RU0hYU4-JEBa8wAjn0kCuepd7j_OaMqZDah_cnLAuvaoCmHO4de8bd7qjcOu6yvXeYSQwchk/s400/DSC02980_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507111522240459410" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">In search of a GEOCACHE.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTk4hijL_dKPqnoJydgsEa5SHr7AT_c-DbzFC4vPtMStMBT-kbjrwQ-aON9wbdIslhGZYxOEUxHwRS3Hu2hNNKy0uS2OUCgvpCsuGjUyBCDrOxMzy39iim82eXZykShkyx5BatBjE8SS0L/s1600/DSC02979.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTk4hijL_dKPqnoJydgsEa5SHr7AT_c-DbzFC4vPtMStMBT-kbjrwQ-aON9wbdIslhGZYxOEUxHwRS3Hu2hNNKy0uS2OUCgvpCsuGjUyBCDrOxMzy39iim82eXZykShkyx5BatBjE8SS0L/s400/DSC02979.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507109942165346242" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Look there, behind the pot!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiam0afAOrZwm6z0Fp4OC2GwBGgzJLaEZl0RU-g3DGdnILHgmOHqiqJ_uAsakFyck0ZIB45PXi0AyDlF3TE51tnafCwaIg9Z8kZIzLZXRA73X4aT94s1k1MaGXTveS3WPFAxCgEUy977j6k/s1600/DSC02972.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiam0afAOrZwm6z0Fp4OC2GwBGgzJLaEZl0RU-g3DGdnILHgmOHqiqJ_uAsakFyck0ZIB45PXi0AyDlF3TE51tnafCwaIg9Z8kZIzLZXRA73X4aT94s1k1MaGXTveS3WPFAxCgEUy977j6k/s400/DSC02972.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507110917262131410" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The geocache contains small trinkets...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALy4Ygwo68-tKZXzS2sJAcwizQZExz7ZC9V5h52ygQlaGhGGt8fmMF2ejaS3zjWhqwr8fmYXsD52rIg8wYMvt3eeU83idwBGQedhFQxMaF-x_w-mZLxLj2Yp0wSfFLpMwQAc9nBp-S2fu/s1600/DSC02977.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALy4Ygwo68-tKZXzS2sJAcwizQZExz7ZC9V5h52ygQlaGhGGt8fmMF2ejaS3zjWhqwr8fmYXsD52rIg8wYMvt3eeU83idwBGQedhFQxMaF-x_w-mZLxLj2Yp0wSfFLpMwQAc9nBp-S2fu/s400/DSC02977.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507109937462853506" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;">...and a logsheet for finders to sign in. If you take something from the cache, leave something of greater or equal value.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment. There are over a million active geocaches around the world. (visit <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/">geocaching.com</a> to learn more about this worldwide treasure hunt)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This geocache is in Manzanitas, Oregon. Happy hunting!</div></div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-11073997566349914432010-08-16T05:37:00.000-07:002010-08-19T06:42:48.959-07:00Mushrooms<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0xGo9VN_-MNR24un2loph-yJdzAFV4AUf40_SeZGzpQpomMGI-m56I_SfTO-nAP5kyYBpLsDCC-Nmzue3xVKhJIsl9CzPN0GUHlxzJKWMVxeQhec0yEz0Y7Hhb56lvW36KOe_4dYEo6ZA/s1600/DSC02939.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0xGo9VN_-MNR24un2loph-yJdzAFV4AUf40_SeZGzpQpomMGI-m56I_SfTO-nAP5kyYBpLsDCC-Nmzue3xVKhJIsl9CzPN0GUHlxzJKWMVxeQhec0yEz0Y7Hhb56lvW36KOe_4dYEo6ZA/s400/DSC02939.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507099350061173122" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOuGBHhpFWLwo4Uh7lzawWXY1a5KP1lQqdkmJhpphQBUaOFo9JIwUrl72IxnkLAWYjBDtDMeTBBn2o45-XkFrBhYVaMZXtBIGroKQtg1Bu13h6jR_PQfGpP6xQRwHafoQREhh_U7fPdLqB/s1600/DSC02936.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOuGBHhpFWLwo4Uh7lzawWXY1a5KP1lQqdkmJhpphQBUaOFo9JIwUrl72IxnkLAWYjBDtDMeTBBn2o45-XkFrBhYVaMZXtBIGroKQtg1Bu13h6jR_PQfGpP6xQRwHafoQREhh_U7fPdLqB/s400/DSC02936.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507099347001167874" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">We came across all sorts of mushrooms in the forest, but, alas, not the State Mushroom:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The 1999 Legislature recognized the Pacific golden chanterelle (Cantharellus formosus) as the official mushroom of the State of Oregon. This mushroom is a wild, edible fungi of high culinary value that is unique to the Pacific Northwest. More than 500,000 pounds of the Pacific golden chanterelles are harvested annually in Oregon, representing a large portion of the commercial mushroom business.</div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-52172160522871236432010-08-15T05:20:00.000-07:002010-08-19T05:34:03.351-07:00Cape Falcon, Oregon Coast<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1F7s42un5tNYmWZhe9mMBwCDFzdV84hhqJ0pdWMdwe0wgUoyxjPFKFWGpvqsVXwh6BNBjVtdJWweCg7mYdCLMiYF7QmvY9QstcYV-EZgdqcQkU6RN_qDZTrwrFBchuso2A0ZfN_SycqTN/s1600/DSC02918.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1F7s42un5tNYmWZhe9mMBwCDFzdV84hhqJ0pdWMdwe0wgUoyxjPFKFWGpvqsVXwh6BNBjVtdJWweCg7mYdCLMiYF7QmvY9QstcYV-EZgdqcQkU6RN_qDZTrwrFBchuso2A0ZfN_SycqTN/s400/DSC02918.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507095032539914226" /></a>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-31183358010962412592010-08-14T05:41:00.000-07:002010-08-19T05:43:51.015-07:00Necarney Creek<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJV3L9jMV7sgImf48f7r2JLaOrAiV3LtCEQJZJRrhrg3vTJrXV3VBQVXRcTS73ZWuk9bpySTwdrhgZpENZqd7wOosBxZaBeru-z7egG1yzQa8Pyz0y7SG3YXi4jKEfQNWeL7kTgAb7deg9/s1600/DSC02897.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJV3L9jMV7sgImf48f7r2JLaOrAiV3LtCEQJZJRrhrg3vTJrXV3VBQVXRcTS73ZWuk9bpySTwdrhgZpENZqd7wOosBxZaBeru-z7egG1yzQa8Pyz0y7SG3YXi4jKEfQNWeL7kTgAb7deg9/s400/DSC02897.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507100474687954754" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Suspension Bridge over Necarney Creek</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcwG4xKle2wnlyms9WTg-LlwYQGKpx8lZWdCRGick4N-9goi1vwaDhXMn3TWvaJW6nQqs0GZZ1w-uJgaWV7LfTys2X4BTAeZgVytxy1A33MoJSknZZmkL9yL_E30PdJp-BWMc0vhYVvZ9D/s1600/DSC02899.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcwG4xKle2wnlyms9WTg-LlwYQGKpx8lZWdCRGick4N-9goi1vwaDhXMn3TWvaJW6nQqs0GZZ1w-uJgaWV7LfTys2X4BTAeZgVytxy1A33MoJSknZZmkL9yL_E30PdJp-BWMc0vhYVvZ9D/s400/DSC02899.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507100467390040178" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Necarney Creek, Oswald West State Park</div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-17910251698253169352010-08-13T05:07:00.000-07:002010-08-19T05:13:24.500-07:00Wild Salal Berries<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9OmKS49WbsEZsrfGbgMgNtqYHJLzQVpHXKSejQQtFg-26toKPu7WVfCgkPymhOXoVrYV-WzAKqPLQUZTV174OIypKnNH0wzBespz1FxrfKoLBOr1jyESt-7Ex12YMHcs-Br14WAo0-fb/s1600/DSC02902_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9OmKS49WbsEZsrfGbgMgNtqYHJLzQVpHXKSejQQtFg-26toKPu7WVfCgkPymhOXoVrYV-WzAKqPLQUZTV174OIypKnNH0wzBespz1FxrfKoLBOr1jyESt-7Ex12YMHcs-Br14WAo0-fb/s400/DSC02902_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507091606880040306" /></a><br /><div>Spotted on our hike in the <a href="http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_195.php">Oswald West State Park.</a></div><div>Native to the Pacific Northwest.</div><div>Similar taste to blueberries with a slight hint of almond.</div><div>Use to make jam or wine!</div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-29301812259591207202010-08-12T19:02:00.000-07:002010-08-19T05:14:11.630-07:00Water Dog Paradise<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbe-EyujWl8mjF6oK7Wl0HhbXqmMrPD_GsaeDgoIbaXW3VxyHay_KbmZgvIJr_Pd2a_ScQmM6c5SAuRJnDq47EXWkTLpp6d9Fg0ByBZMffCTrqrch2vTLmrktxx89i99UKaJ6mzqDLHjny/s1600/DSC02915.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbe-EyujWl8mjF6oK7Wl0HhbXqmMrPD_GsaeDgoIbaXW3VxyHay_KbmZgvIJr_Pd2a_ScQmM6c5SAuRJnDq47EXWkTLpp6d9Fg0ByBZMffCTrqrch2vTLmrktxx89i99UKaJ6mzqDLHjny/s400/DSC02915.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506935702898903298" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTa-YnbazjNeeLX7ngY6yStEexXC7RtcQu4XzuUbXLwVtuKqCRPrtNhKjfyuIQfl-hG64s92SC7nG8jA1qMFHZWhDsbI2ezGhMF7O0zSplv9VpiIeNS82Xmz9x6h8uQbJxhxnNUrM1Tyza/s1600/DSC02917.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTa-YnbazjNeeLX7ngY6yStEexXC7RtcQu4XzuUbXLwVtuKqCRPrtNhKjfyuIQfl-hG64s92SC7nG8jA1qMFHZWhDsbI2ezGhMF7O0zSplv9VpiIeNS82Xmz9x6h8uQbJxhxnNUrM1Tyza/s400/DSC02917.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506935689518836162" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Short Sand Beach</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>(not for Wilson, he can't swim)</div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-67342253862456720982010-08-11T18:56:00.000-07:002010-08-18T18:59:23.004-07:00Smugglers Cove<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXcfR2EIz-ezjbPLn2uLMi0qb2rP08RqJ5R0lPd_5wOgYMNtpSCYnvTqBD_z5RT5WP-T7uF2eODwphjrZYxWP1Ey-QUx6G1o_fHqMxhRzVI4fBfBL_IVisOaArldHlt-UZD8gwABUpy7ki/s1600/DSC02911.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXcfR2EIz-ezjbPLn2uLMi0qb2rP08RqJ5R0lPd_5wOgYMNtpSCYnvTqBD_z5RT5WP-T7uF2eODwphjrZYxWP1Ey-QUx6G1o_fHqMxhRzVI4fBfBL_IVisOaArldHlt-UZD8gwABUpy7ki/s400/DSC02911.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506934228009746450" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Dad & Daugher</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">it is quite a hike to get to the beach</div><div style="text-align: center;">love her squid towel</div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-14426954419207271672010-08-10T11:52:00.000-07:002010-08-18T18:55:29.599-07:00Fireweed<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvCmL6IBXgNt9Tg0rbBgTSzCDEh240umDc4KK8wnkNWq2FB80lRKGmPmcFd8-akZC66bo05fl9vMCGGe53-slr0OoUH9O_V-vgOOeRc76LJ8GSDz9zjDz6WeWnYBQPMYwsx4BIP7P54tk6/s1600/DSC02905.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvCmL6IBXgNt9Tg0rbBgTSzCDEh240umDc4KK8wnkNWq2FB80lRKGmPmcFd8-akZC66bo05fl9vMCGGe53-slr0OoUH9O_V-vgOOeRc76LJ8GSDz9zjDz6WeWnYBQPMYwsx4BIP7P54tk6/s400/DSC02905.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506931120135239954" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Epilobium angustifolium</i></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Fireweed or Rosebay Willowherb</div><div style="text-align: center;">@ Smugglers Cove, Oregon</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This pretty, tall, flowering plant grows in open areas with little competition, such as sites of forest fires and forest clearings, hence its name, FIREWEED.</div></div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-42315964762782684202010-08-09T18:04:00.000-07:002010-08-18T18:48:30.878-07:00Nehalem Bay, Oregon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_tO8PPFPpwG-10kGSQnPplqksON14UvdLEuMDSKo6a0t1dNDczV4WgqV4K38Gcik8a6yJQDcvHNMT3htzfyPkSuUDje000pwOY0YaZS-Bl3yPW2ynz9zyvMKXVYac4bc2VmzujAIsUxu/s1600/DSC02875.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_tO8PPFPpwG-10kGSQnPplqksON14UvdLEuMDSKo6a0t1dNDczV4WgqV4K38Gcik8a6yJQDcvHNMT3htzfyPkSuUDje000pwOY0YaZS-Bl3yPW2ynz9zyvMKXVYac4bc2VmzujAIsUxu/s400/DSC02875.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506920781687653714" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Imagine waking up to the song of the seagull, spending your afternoon on a kayak trip around Nehalem Bay, then taking a short walk over the dunes to the beach. There you'll sit with a blanket and watch the sun set over the ocean in the shadow of Neah-Kah-Nie Mountain. Finally, snuggle down for the night while the ocean waves sing you a lullaby. This is Nehalem Bay State Park...</div><div style="text-align: justify;">(from <a href="http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_201.php">oregon.gov</a>)</div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-81135810592464603762010-08-08T11:58:00.000-07:002010-08-18T18:04:25.271-07:00driftwood<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDRXPyaMmIkFJtyHuEDNO7cVUZ-e8eHkgl-7jCM7bhC7eDLHanqda4E6ynASyDYBtaQbgX0Iz6HZkxM28ZIoefDv5bk_4utt2jDWc4BRpPMSjhSjjk2_OSI0xHWKtyxYnWITDK_2v2pLNm/s1600/DSC02919.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDRXPyaMmIkFJtyHuEDNO7cVUZ-e8eHkgl-7jCM7bhC7eDLHanqda4E6ynASyDYBtaQbgX0Iz6HZkxM28ZIoefDv5bk_4utt2jDWc4BRpPMSjhSjjk2_OSI0xHWKtyxYnWITDK_2v2pLNm/s400/DSC02919.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506920487061033426" /></a><div align="center"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Driftwood at Short Sand Beach at Smugglers Cove<br /><br /></div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-51607514322349941222010-08-07T10:28:00.000-07:002010-08-09T12:36:42.708-07:00Great State<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIB4fKIEVuQvzgQx5btgk66byVCCltCTmRiI0-7TcONDu9ZE7x3-cGMDiqzb1VjQRSWBc4plpM5Jtv0yQWkWGKhFL8xV8PoHHMs81bRf4GjFwEtWGVkdwWQEcQWkPghmAUgJ3G0Nbte6vX/s1600/great+state.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503463790840993058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIB4fKIEVuQvzgQx5btgk66byVCCltCTmRiI0-7TcONDu9ZE7x3-cGMDiqzb1VjQRSWBc4plpM5Jtv0yQWkWGKhFL8xV8PoHHMs81bRf4GjFwEtWGVkdwWQEcQWkPghmAUgJ3G0Nbte6vX/s400/great+state.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Message board at trailhead:<br /><br />This is a great state.<br />Love, Corinne<br /><br />P.S. I love you!<br /></strong><br /><em>We agree with the unknown hiker called Corinne!</em></div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-42383445933289419522010-08-06T09:55:00.000-07:002010-08-09T10:03:58.309-07:00Greetings from the Oregon Coast<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOAHvcjmEunRikxIckEGAK3P0S3NqFlF75h7vmQ3bgnwElAl2mf5ZwM-gYjZfnAK6dC7SqQ1yUjk5HbkEf4RZpGwkwkZTb9_5fz8oyOOL1l3e866BXjA-du_y_nqPtrWjx-Ut_m8Vino1O/s1600/greeetings+from+O.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOAHvcjmEunRikxIckEGAK3P0S3NqFlF75h7vmQ3bgnwElAl2mf5ZwM-gYjZfnAK6dC7SqQ1yUjk5HbkEf4RZpGwkwkZTb9_5fz8oyOOL1l3e866BXjA-du_y_nqPtrWjx-Ut_m8Vino1O/s400/greeetings+from+O.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503455807360909490" /></a>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-22776056434266495282010-08-05T13:13:00.000-07:002010-08-08T13:17:42.642-07:00Flying to Portland<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOfrqb_ktOqDDuvNRaK-4JJL8SmdV24R9UylR6WhyphenhyphenO4BfO77VmW_PdnQ7IferIcHi8JWzcWl136ObvGm-tLDYY-8UHNOkqe1LZGGIZd9a17vvLm0UmyHoKUsVOAQNRfBCChJnADzqH-82G/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503135079002264850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOfrqb_ktOqDDuvNRaK-4JJL8SmdV24R9UylR6WhyphenhyphenO4BfO77VmW_PdnQ7IferIcHi8JWzcWl136ObvGm-tLDYY-8UHNOkqe1LZGGIZd9a17vvLm0UmyHoKUsVOAQNRfBCChJnADzqH-82G/s400/003.JPG" /></a><br />Food & Wine in flight?Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-86645285514406494932010-08-04T13:09:00.000-07:002010-08-08T13:12:20.149-07:00Three Sisters Volcanos<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik5-muctNA_QNlTJjt0w7H17dRa-ouBXi2NR8Gz5cfAP75c7HG2HGlI7RSYAjdOnzqYHPBWCgLJEpBoKGdPJeKrz8dWVjvfTv3m5m2hrWUOg6DjsVJnIXLM8qkvQMQHfTOBd6OcSYQb_tN/s1600/3+sisters+web.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503134028274318066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik5-muctNA_QNlTJjt0w7H17dRa-ouBXi2NR8Gz5cfAP75c7HG2HGlI7RSYAjdOnzqYHPBWCgLJEpBoKGdPJeKrz8dWVjvfTv3m5m2hrWUOg6DjsVJnIXLM8qkvQMQHfTOBd6OcSYQb_tN/s400/3+sisters+web.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div><br />Traveling to Oregon!Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-15028552494338237082010-08-03T21:54:00.000-07:002010-08-04T13:10:49.424-07:00Bowl o' Roses<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqdktjOAhaLuIRJgPDMZT2ExydslEM7i_sEKJxc38GCA_3mLVNTv09soa5vwOlSAPuCEgEQO3pYnbMGAPm_jq9bzWqPOpXHxBNe_QqDnlOS98zqiL2IH12nizf_ui4GatUNmBcEfQ-3N5R/s1600/IMG_4079_2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqdktjOAhaLuIRJgPDMZT2ExydslEM7i_sEKJxc38GCA_3mLVNTv09soa5vwOlSAPuCEgEQO3pYnbMGAPm_jq9bzWqPOpXHxBNe_QqDnlOS98zqiL2IH12nizf_ui4GatUNmBcEfQ-3N5R/s400/IMG_4079_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501228476835660594" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Day Breaker Floribunda Rose</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-11572850978742187362010-08-02T00:01:00.000-07:002010-08-02T07:22:36.786-07:00Stairway to Heaven<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4pbVvH0hEhLwyDq2l5AfE6g5X2GK37271VUQJSgECZK4W4sDoTIVb5LuT3bVibXeLM9sGfxL9TodSD3dAQ8hNx-a4kHIgl0tbbOP-O1R8f31ce_vvCxyp3tnFkzNmyRvNs1o-FxNs916/s1600/DSC02389.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4pbVvH0hEhLwyDq2l5AfE6g5X2GK37271VUQJSgECZK4W4sDoTIVb5LuT3bVibXeLM9sGfxL9TodSD3dAQ8hNx-a4kHIgl0tbbOP-O1R8f31ce_vvCxyp3tnFkzNmyRvNs1o-FxNs916/s400/DSC02389.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500494330346067106" /></a><br /><div>Construction at my new neighbors' house in Vegas. </div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5980773447889721942.post-7854027999872754002010-08-01T16:18:00.000-07:002010-08-01T16:23:38.091-07:00Theme Day: BRIGHT COLORS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnwEVLfcLCxI3oyYjHj3Y1yNxNbxJNI1dw99HAX5I0wplkHhp80jGHp34b_ZvZE2W62ElF3rHgQvGVjhkIt2T2Vx-jxXWw2qTLFZ6rkjZUHJBmApiDCPhMADAwp4Hb-iioyN9oxF-J734b/s1600/DSC01855.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnwEVLfcLCxI3oyYjHj3Y1yNxNbxJNI1dw99HAX5I0wplkHhp80jGHp34b_ZvZE2W62ElF3rHgQvGVjhkIt2T2Vx-jxXWw2qTLFZ6rkjZUHJBmApiDCPhMADAwp4Hb-iioyN9oxF-J734b/s400/DSC01855.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500585011691913010" /></a>Gee, is it August already? Summer Camp ends in a few weeks...boo hoo. <div>I hope you are enjoying your summer!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.citydailyphoto.com/portal/themes_archive.php?tid=48">Click here to view thumbnails for all participants</a></div>Lori Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618373287712454892noreply@blogger.com2