1. My favorite thing in our somewhat abandoned yard this year was this nicotiana. Alas, it could not withstand the downpour of branches from the ash tree.
2. Don't tell Hellman's but I may be a convert.
3. More Chesapeake Bay rockfish because we love it so much. With a side of quinoa, kale and cherry tomatoes. Simply baked the fish for ten minutes at 375....bit of olive oil, salt and pepper.
4. The hydrangea is taking over the yard. It may burst through to the media room at any moment.
5. I've always been told that Thara Thai is the best Thai in town but we had somehow always gotten it elsewhere. No more. I'd been CRAVING a green papaya salad and this was glorious (despite the lousy picture I must share) and massive and spicy and refreshing.