Elva Fields Blog
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Summer Breakfast
My tried-and-true breakfast for years has been a fried egg on toast (along with a few other accompaniments on a non-school-run day) and, as the saying goes, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.Which is why I was a little skeptical of a gift from my mom that offered a change to my morning routine: a pottery egg poacher for the microwave. First of all, what's the big improvement of poached over fried? Secondly, microwaveable pottery? I didn't know that was a thing. Despite my reservations, I gave it a shot and immediately changed my narrow-minded breakfast ways.It helps that it's summertime, and delicious tomatoes are in ready supply. Also, that I'm not rushing out the door with two kiddos and an early school start time, but it's honestly not an involved process. We'll see if I can still swing it come August. I'm hoping so, because this start to my summer days is nothing short of delicious.Ingredients:- bread, toasted- egg, poached in the microwave following instructions from the Pottery- sliced tomato- 5-6 spinach leaves, added to the egg poacher for a minute or two post-microwaving- olive oil- salt and pepperPlace the egg, tomato, and spinach on the toast, drizzle with olive oil, add salt and pepper to taste, and start your summer day right. -
June in June
Through Monday June 26th*, all earrings on our site will be just $25 per pair!No promo code necessary, prices as marked.Happy shopping!*sale ends 11:59:59 pm 6.26.17. -
Summer Fun : Louisville's Cultural Pass
If you're anything like me and patching together a mix of child care, camps, and summer fun for your kiddos AND you live here in the lovely land of Louisville, then the Cultural Pass may be just the ticket for you. Like a ticket, it provides entry to some of the best spots in and around town (Bernheim Forest, The Speed Museum, and Actors Theatre just to name a few) and it's entirely free for each registered kiddo and accompanying guardian. (Thanks to the vision and support of the Fund for the Arts, Churchill Downs, Metro Louisville, Arts and Culture Alliance, and--one of my favorite places--the Louisville Free Public Library!)
Simply pick up your pass at any Louisville Free Public Library branches or Metro Community Center and enjoy the activity options though August 12th.
We've hit a few stops so far, but our first was a trip to Yew Dell Botanical Gardens.
A scavenger hunt sent us all over the property on the hunt for various plants, sculpture, buildings, and landmarks. The kids were fueled by competition and a checklist, I was thrilled to wander and take it all in.
The greenhouse's living roof was a spectacular sight, and beauty found at every turn.
I know we'll be back again, and it was such a treat to visit with our pass this summer. Can't wait to share a few more of our Cultural Pass stops throughout the season!
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Summer Collection 2017
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One-Day Sale!
*Happy shopping, friends! Just remember, all sales are considered Final Sale (no returns or exchanges) and sale ends Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 at 11:59:59 pm EST.
