Today was such a nice day I sat outside and did some knitting. Worked on some socks that have been on the needles for a few years now. They are from a free pattern and worked completely from a chart. The pattern can be found 
here http://www.atimetoknit.com/d_k_M_SOCK.html#pine. Trying to be frugal, I decided to make granola in my crock pot, with seeds, nuts and rolled grains that I had lying around in my pantry. I also put a vanilla bean in it. Can't wait to try it.
A few weeks ago I made vanilla gelato with a vanilla bean in it. Was very delicous. Here is a picture. There is a local company that sells vanilla beans for an incredible price. I bought a bag when I was at the Food Show. http://www.maisoncote.com/
