I have a later wedding today so we hit the farmers market. One of our first stops there is always the pepper lady.

Then of course we played with them.

I handed the camera over to Mikhayla, who is thirteen for today's shoot and she, along with the assistance of her sister Gabrielle, blew me away.

Some local peas, which are one of our favorite summer snacks.

What a pleasant session this was - pleasant in the, you are an amazing family kind of way. From the moment their little, self-assured, gorgeous little person marched in the studio, announcing "yah, I'm here," I knew we were off to a great start.

But before, I share what we created here is photo number 12  - which of course comes with a bit of a story.

After being announced by their son, the rest of the Mackay crew came into the studio, looking smashing and bringing gifts. Pagan had made me a little basket with some local Gone Crackers, and the most amazing veggie pate.

Pagan, that was so sweet. I know you told me we could freeze the pate, but we ate them both to fast and our apples look super cute in the basket (and definitely will be used for a photo sometime as well.) Thanks so much!

It's my blog and I am going to vent. See, I have always had it easy when it comes to skin - yes, skin. No bad teen-pimple trauma, I tan easily, nice olive complexion but noooooooooooo, not anymore. I have developed a severe case of what the good ol' dr. thinks is psoriasis - notice I used the word severe, well I am not stretching the truth.

It started rearing it's head a few months ago, but I have mainly been able to keep it in check. However, during the last few days it has developed and it's a big problem. My skin, (oh, did I mention it is on my face?) is on fire and looking the opposite of lovely.

My wonderful dr. has been on the case, I have a call out to the naturopath and even had to go to emergency as I was directed to if it got to close to my eyes.  I am doing everything I can - well sort, of.

Today, I am cutting out all yeast and sugar products  - ALL. So, if my blog posts become incoherent I can't help it as sugar is one of my vises.

Meanwhile, if you have any great psoriasis success stories to share, I beg of you, leave a comment or shoot me an email.

Okay, now that I have that out of my system onto other things.

We hit up music fest last night and as usual, it exceeded my expectations, today I am off for an awesome beach  wedding and then, more music fest, followed by more music fest tomorrow.

Yet, not without my food of the day shot.

I present to you a yeast free, sugar free local zucchini

The 30 days of local food photography continues. Today, we are keeping it simple and cozy with a photo of a Rhubarb Bar I made the other day, courtesy of the rhubarb in our garden. 

I have many passions and baking is one of them - it is also a great way to get out of partaking in the household chores.

Me to John: "I was going to do some cleaning but would you prefer if I baked?"

John to me: "I would love that. I was really wanting to do some cleaning anyhow. I love it when you bake. I see how it is so satisfying for you and is a way of showing your love to our family."

Me to John: "Yes, that's it exactly, you understand me so well."

John to Me: "Yes, I do and I would like to celebrate you. When you are done baking let's go shoe shopping, do some crafts with the kids and then plan the birthdays for the kids for the next three years." (note to reader: I love to plan, even hypothetical planning makes me happy.)

This conversation hasn't happened yet but I am sure it will in the near future.