simply from scratch summer

so i've decided that this summer is all about (re)discovering simple joys.  like cooking.  and gardening. and reading.  and baking.  and (gasp!) cleaning.

i've kicked the whole thing off with some fun kitchen projects.

first, a goat cheese and chive omelet with chives from the garden, eggs from the farmer's market, and goat cheese from, well, hy-vee:

then, jam bars with homemade plum jam from last summer:

and, today, buttermilk bread:

local friends.  you must help me eat some of these things.  thanks to those of you who have already contributed to the cause!

so nice to create some brain space by creating with my hands and fresh ingredients.  so nice.