Iditarod

(photo from ADN)

Since we are in Anchorage today we are going to go to the Iditarod.  When we lived in Wyoming I fell in love with these dogs and the love continues here in Alaska.  This year I have been searching the participants for a team that I want to win.  It is never fun just to watch, you should be cheering someone on.  Last year, I wanted John Baker, a Kotzebue local to win and that he did.  This year he is racing again but I think it is boring for the same person to win again so I want to cheer for someone new.

 (photo from ADN)

I have decided to cheer for these two, Kristy and Anna Berington, twins from Kasilof, AK.  I was watching an interview and they said, "It has never been about the race but about the dogs."  They won me there.

So, today I will be carrying my point and shoot G12 to see if I can't capture something to share with you later.  I will have my iPhone and will post on Flickr and Instagram today.  I will be out next week for the most part but after I recover I will post my shots of the race.

spring break

I am going to be out of town for some medical reasons (no worries I will be fine) and will not return for almost a full month.  I know that sounds bad but when you live up here your medical care is in town.  A simple surgery that you would go home the next day and hang out I have to stay in town until the doctor says he feels comfortable having me a two hour flight away. 

I thought I would take a little spring break on the blog.  I will be posting random stuff because I will need something to do.  It might be fun. 

Enjoy a little Spring Break of your own. 

xoxo,
L

pinterest test: fresh lettuce

What you will need

1 Ball jar
1 ring and seal
fresh lettuce--spin it in your lettuce spinner

Stuff the jar as tight as you can and put a the seal and ring on.  Place in the fridge and only open when you are ready to eat.

Does it work????

Yes.  I was so excited because I have eaten lettuce after a month as long as I do not open the jar.  

February Photo a Day Challenge

*Blue

*Heart

*Closet

*What matters most....or something like that

*ooops that was not the challenge ={

*telephone

*something new

*time--lunch time

*drink

Leaca's Salsa

1 can tomatoes

1 1/2 tablespoon Tones Southwest Chipotle seasoning

Green Onions

Cilantro

1 teaspoon crushed garlic

salt 

pepper

lime juice

I just throw everything into a blender except the greens.  I blend to the texture I want and then I add the greens and pulse the blender until the greens are chopped and incorporated in the sauce. 

You can used dried cilantro in this recipe.  It is not my first choice but I like to have it on hand just in case.

 I never have jar salsa in my house.  I have a container that I put the salsa in and when it is empty I just make more.  It only takes few seconds and few ingredients.

alaska living: transportation