Colin and I got to spend a little bit of time outdoors on Sunday. We didn't go far--just to the backyard to check up on fruit trees and flowers. Our persimmon tree is kickin'. It's completely loaded with large, beautiful squat orbs of crunchy, sweet fruit. So, of course, I had to pick some.


I've been looking for a good persimmon bread recipe and have found only a few, but they call for the other squishy variety, not the crunchy Fuyus that we have. So, we've (okay, I've) been eating them straight up and enjoying each bite.

On the west side of the house, we planted some rose bushes that are starting to take off. They are so fragrant and beautiful. I couldn't resist--I had to take a few cuttings. It makes me smile to see them on the kitchen window sill.