Views of Sequim, the Olympic Peninsula. . .and beyond
1st–Row out set the pots/ wait at least 4 hrs and go back and get them. Sort out the females and throw them back into the water.
2nd–Get the cooker going, have ice bucket ready. Make sure you have tongs and a big glove. These guys PINCH–HARD!
Third–you have to clean them… Now you have to pull their “lids” off and take out the guts (on the right). Now you have the crab you can crack and eat (on the left)
I found this old sign months ago at the Sequim Museum and Arts Center.
I showed you the old Flippers restaurant here in 2017. It’s been closed for years now.
It’s hard to read the prices on the menu above but these days you’re not likely to find a four piece chicken dinner with salad, egg roll, and JoJo potatoes for $1.75. Nor a piece of pie a la mode for $.45.
An archives photo from a visit to Boston last year. Fond memories. I’d be in serious trouble if we had something like that here.
Nine years. Nine years ago today I started blogging as Sequim Daily Photo. So, you see, here’s my celebratory anniversary cupcake from That Takes the Cake.
And here’s a link to my very first post.
I’ve been wondering lately what people are doing that brings them joy. You know, simple things that make you happy, give you some moments of pleasure.
A friend tells me she recently unearthed some of her daughter’s children’s books and plowed through her favorite series. DH messes around with his boats. My crafting buddies are making beautiful greeting cards to stay in touch with family and friends. I love watering my garden and watching it grow.
After DH brought home some fresh raspberries I made Dutch babies, a simple dish made with eggs, flour, and milk that cooks up a little like a souffle and forms a thick custardy pancake in the middle. That’s plain yogurt under the raspberries so it isn’t overly decadent. I’ve served it with other fresh fruit and even just maple syrup. It’s a simple pleasure that I make infrequently enough that it’s special.
Graysmarsh Farm is another lavender grower in Sequim, though they also have seasonal berries. The lavender is a part of their “U pick” operations; visitors can pick lavender bouquets as well as summer strawberries, raspberries, and other berries.
As with our other farms, the lavender attracts photographers.
Graysmarsh fields are beautiful because, well, lavender. Though some other farms include features to enhance photo-taking or encourage visitors to linger, this location is a farm that focuses on its commodities. If you love lavender, that’s plenty.
This is another plant that I’m growing this year: scarlet runner bean. I planted it because it attracts hummingbirds. I wasn’t sure what the beans would be like but they’re delicious…and abundant.
I wasn’t sure how well it would do in our climate but I needn’t have worried. It’s thriving. We enjoy the beans and the hummingbirds are visiting the blossoms. Win win.