Lions and tigers and staghorn ferns... Oh my!

It was a beautiful day last week at the Lincoln Park Zoo...The lions were surveying the patrons...
the tiger was lamenting the heat...
and the staghorn ferns looked like giant alien pods.

The cable scarf: improved

Found my next knitting project today. Boring blue was completed despite being an acrylic-yarn, curled-up bust and needs to be forgotten about. Pattern for this double-sided cable scarf available (free!) here via Sweater Surgery.

Playtime with kitty

My boyfriend and I visited Tim's new apartment, and got to meet the lovely little kitten that lives there too. She's a rascally little thing with almost uncontrollable energy. There were several LoL moments....
And a few calm moments of cuteness.

Extended urban vacation

After some deliberation, I've decided to stay on vacation in the Chicago area.

The Great Escape

Sorry to leave you high and dry with no updates.  I've escaped to Chicago for the week, but I'll have a new post ready on Friday!  Until then, I'll be catching up with friends, and soaking up rays at the beach in my new swimsuit.

Picture Perfect

Food: Spinach Panini

I'm definately not a vegetarian, but that doesn't mean I don't like or eat plenty of vegetables. Plus, when you're a college kid, it's hard to find any served in the dining hall with any taste, let alone any of their nutrients still intact. So let me introduce to you: The spinach panini!

Spinach Panini:
2 slices bread of choice
handful of fresh spinach
tomato, sliced
2 slices provolone cheese
onion, sliced
couple leaves of fresh basil optional

Place a slice of cheese on each side of the sandwich. On one side- pile onion, spinach, tomato. Drizzle a little olive oil on each side, then put on the panini grill, or toast in a pan until the cheese is melted, spinach begins to wilt, and the bread is nice and golden.

All that's left is to eat it! I'm in love with basil and have started growing my own so I like to throw a few leaves in to spice it up (and recommend it) but it's up to you to take this sandwich and make it your own. Experimentation is encouraged!