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Spent Labor Day weekend up in Padanaram. Was able to really let the drone loose. Got some cool pictures over the water and great shots of the farm that I haven’t downloaded yet. More to follow.

PJ the horse. He looks like Donald trump but loves Eddie Vedder. Go figure.

Great potato harvest. These little red potatoes were the biggest surprise this year. We bought them randomly while at the hardware store and filled half a bed. They are delicious and we got a ton of them. Next year I would definitely do a full bed and I’m looking forward to learning how to store them. Right now, we are eating them all to often.

Evie walk in the woods. Carter put in a great little real system last winter.

Home Made potato chips!! (Too much work) but the home Made onion dip was good.

caponata. Made with farm stand eggplant, celery, onions and tomatoes. I would eat this every day. By far the best use of eggplants and it keeps and gets better as days go by.

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/250331/sicilian-caponata/

Evie – “Ohhhh so that’s how you see all the fish under the water!!”

Bear (The Dog) came to wake us up. He is incredibly smart and kind and protective of Evie. It was precious. Evie has a soft spot for him as well and particularly likes when he runs around and licks her toes. Haha.

Evie’s excitement couldn’t be contained.

Head control!

First Boat Ride (Bridgeport ferry), Meeting Great Grandparents, Black Sea Bass north of Plum Island, and date night!

http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-dill-pickles-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-193350

The pickles are awesome. Made more. Used less vinegar (1 part to 2 parts water). Less garlic (one clove). Added some crushed Aleppo chili peppers.

I really want to try to make a batch with Colemans mustard powder. Maybe next week. I'm out of jars.

Women of the house are napping – I’m trying to make pickles for the first time.