Dec
19
2009

December Photo Project ::: 12.19.09

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{Sweetness}

We spent the day with Nana and Papa…exploring and enjoying Des Moines. While meandering around the Winter Farmer’s Market this morning, we came across one of our favorite vendors, Blue Gate Farm. They had their yummy jams for sale…including such exotic flavors as Shallot Lemon Basil, Cinnamon Pear Butter, and Cinnamon Purple Basil! The Ginger Peach above is one of our faves. After the market, we grabbed a cup of coffee with Rebecca, Mauro, and Bianca and I shot a few family photos for them. After that, we went to the Science Center and saw Under the Sea at the IMAX, then to Gong Fu to pick up my favorite tea, and out for Thai food after that. It was a full, beautiful day.

Posted by Sara @ 7:45 pm | Leave a Comment

http://www.giddygoat.wordpress.com Amanda

All of this makes me want to move to Iowa!
Debbie

I remember a couple of years ago Mauro was ill. Is he out of the woods? (Please God!)
http://www.the5oclockbaker.blogspot.com Krystal

OoOhhhh I am so jealous youre still able to go to Farmers Markets at this time of year.
And also, I hope Mauro is doing okay, I remember hearing about their family and I prayed for them!
Take Care!
http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/ Sara

Debbie and Krystal…he is doing good! Thanks for asking. The type of cancer he has (brain) will never fully “go away”, but they just have to keep watching to see if it is shrinking or growing, and so far, it’s not growing.
http://clarethewanderer.blogspot.com Clare

This is totally random, but ironic, I am going to be in Des Moines in a few weeks and literally ten minutes ago was trying to search the internet for a good thai restaurant, is there any recommendations you have (since I see you ate at one) or any ones to steer clear of?

Thanks!
http://www.walkslowlylivewildly.com Sara

Hi Clare!
Yes…of course! Thai Flavors on SE !4th is my very favorite. Their “healthy rolls” are amazing and so is the curry. A very nice place. Their “sister” restaurant is Cool Basil on University in Clive. Those are really the only 2 I go to on a regular basis. Here is the info…enjoy!

Thai Flavors:
1254 East 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50316-2402
(515) 262-4658
http://thaiflavorsiowa.com/

Cool Basil:
8801 University Avenue
Clive, IA 50325-6200
(515) 225-8111
http://www.coolbasiliowa.com/