It's the Simple Things

When I volunteered for the Montana Conservation Corps, my friends and I used to keep lists of Simple Pleasures. I think I will start one up again.
My screaming 2 year old, bc he has the ability to know what he wants.
Zucchini Bread, hot and steamy from the oven.
The round, softness of Noah's arms and legs.
Andy's glossy gold hair.
Looking out the window to see my horses grazing in green grass as tall as their shoulders.
Hearing a cry of an eagle.
Seeing the trees light up from the sunset, enjoying it betweens Andy's screams (doesn't want to put on jammies)

The Zucchini Bread is perfect! Here is the recipe for Lemon Curd:

Lemon Curd Recipe:
3 large eggs
1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lemon juice (2-3 lemons) (don't use bottled lemon juice)
1 tablespoon (4 grams) finely shredded lemon zest
3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated white sugar
8 tablespoons (one stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature and cut into small pieces


In a stainless steel bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and lemon juice until blended. Cook, stirring constantly (to prevent it from curdling), until the mixture becomes thick (like sour cream or a hollandaise sauce) (160 degrees F or 71 degrees C). This will take approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately pour through a fine strainer to remove any lumps. Cut the butter into small pieces and whisk into the mixture until the butter has melted. Add the lemon zest and let cool. The lemon curd will continue to thicken as it cools. Cover immediately (so a skin doesn't form) and refrigerate for up to a week.
Makes 1 1/2 cups (360 ml).
If you want a lighter lemon curd whip 1/2 cup (120 ml) of heavy whipping cream and fold into the lemon curd.
Adapted from Easy Entertaining with Marlene Sorosky
Note: Room temperature lemons provide more juice. After squeezing, strain the juice to remove any pulp. Zest is the yellow, sweet-flavored outer rind of the lemon. A zester or fine grater can be used to remove the rind. Cold lemons are much easier to grate. Grate lemons just before using as the zest will lose moisture if it sits too long.

I took the first photos of Noah smiling today. But I can't seem to upload them, something is wrong w the connection.