Look At Them Now

Sprouts After A Few Days
Originally uploaded by Elmoisamonster.
Only after a few washings, necessary to stimulate germination, these sprouts are now stretching all over the mason jar, which in turn has created a bit of infighting amongst the once cooperative group.
Tune in next time to find out what will be the catalyst to either burst [...]

IT’S ALIVE!!!

Life In My Hands
Originally uploaded by Elmoisamonster.
The early stages of the delicate life of the sprout is a balancing act of just the right temperature and amount of darkness, moisture and care.

It Only took One Night

Life After A Night
Originally uploaded by Elmoisamonster.
Our brave sprouts are on their way to completing the mission they set out to do. Look at them now all busting outta their shells.

Jealousy in the Sprouting Community Ensues…

More Sprouting Seeds
Originally uploaded by Elmoisamonster.
With the alfalfa seeds making the envied cut for this mission the wait is over. Those in the losing end for the running, broccoli seeds, green peas and lentils, all had something to say about the process of choosing those who have been selected. Green peas may [...]

Making the Cut

Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds
Originally uploaded by Elmoisamonster.
Here today, we’ve made some difficult decisions, and have now narrowed it down to a select few candidates. The chosen ones are… the alfalfa sprouts!
Now that that deliberation is over we must choose a select few to carry on. Just a tablespoon will enjoy this opportunity of [...]

It’s Coming…

(Think movie phone voice)
The much anticipated, extravagant, breath taking, enlightening… DUN, DUN, DUUUUUN…
…DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SPROUT!!!
This is not your ordinary store-bought sprout, but a homegrown one with a feisty character.
Don’t miss this amazing adventure of the sprout. See the beginning of life and later on the final part this sprout, whom [...]

One More Look?

Parfait 2
Originally uploaded by Elmoisamonster.
I know ya’ll wanted a closer look so here it is. Oh, watch out, catch that drool on your chin.

Mmmmmm… parfait and figs and blue cornbread with buttery spread

Parfait 3
Originally uploaded by Elmoisamonster.
What better way to end, or for that matter, start a day than with a hot blue cornbread, fresh figs and a delicious parfait. That chocolate mousse looking stuff you see, I made that from scratch. The layers consist of soy yogurt, chocolate mousse, Turkish mulberries, crazins and [...]

October Day

Whispy Clouds
Originally uploaded by Elmoisamonster.
This was the amazing view of leaf like clouds over my city of Minneapolis. You just cannot beat those so clear it’s scary days of October light, when the jet stream is set up just right and the high pressure keeps particles in the sky to a minimum. [...]

Just Another Member of the Band: the One with the Trumpet

Marching Band 1
Originally uploaded by Elmoisamonster.
Yes, I was a band geek. Not anymore, well at least I don’t have the clothing to prove it, since I have donated all of these articles which I no longer wear. The list includes t-shirts from cross country running, cross country skiing, track and field and [...]