Let's Gab: April 2021

Four people, wearing face masks, stand before a colorful mural and metal gate. The artwork, reminiscent of April 2021s vibrant spirit, features a star and partial figure against a red and blue backdrop. Lets Gab about the stories such murals can tell in challenging times.

What happens in Texas…

I don’t know HOW April is already over, but it may have something to do with how busy this month ended up being, or how many seasons we seemed to rollercoaster through. The first season being…wedding season!

A group of grade A gals headed down to Canyon Lake in Texas, where we celebrated the soon-to-be marriage of my best friend! We putzed around the drinkeries of Texas Hill Country, talked our way onto a pontoon boat, listened to far too much (never enough) Taylor Swift, and had a grand ole time.

In April 2021, a group of people relax on inflatable rafts near the shore of a clear lake while engaging in Lets Gab. A small boat is docked nearby, and the landscape is grassy with scattered trees.

Four people in swimsuits stand in a clear lake under a blue April sky. One holds a can, while others smile and chat like theyre on an episode of Lets Gab. Trees line the distant shore, completing the picturesque scene.

And because no trip to Texas is complete without a little adventure, we headed up to New Braunfels, where I promptly fell in love with the place.

In April 2021, a person is kayaking on a calm river with a paddle, surrounded by trees and a park area, while the building glimmers in the background. Lets Gab about the perfect blend of nature and urban life!.

Meanwhile in Coloradoland

Here’s the thing I didn’t know about springtime in Denver – it’s never as it appears. So when I left for Texas with nothing but flip flops and shorts, I was in for a fun return when I had to walk home from the train station in this weather…

A snow-covered train station platform with a train stopped on the tracks evokes an unforgettable scene. On this chilly April 2021 night, silhouetted figures walk along the platform, their breath visible in the air, creating a moment ripe for storytelling worthy of Lets Gab.

But you know what they say about lemons and lemonade! So we snuck in a few more ski days while finessing our skills at sneaking drinks and snacks onto the hill.

A person in a helmet and ski gear stands on a snowy slope with skis, reminiscent of an April 2021 adventure. A mountainous landscape and forest stretch out under a partly cloudy sky, inviting nature lovers to lets gab about the thrill of skiing.

A person in a green jacket and ski goggles sits outdoors on a snowy day, holding gloves. There are wooden structures and trees in the background with a sign reading BEER & BURGER. Lets gab about this cozy scene that captures the crisp charm of an April 2021 adventure.

Three people in ski helmets and goggles pose for a selfie on a snowy mountain. One person is wearing a pink striped costume. Trees and mountains fill the backdrop, capturing an April 2021 adventure. Its the perfect moment to say, Lets Gab about this epic day!.

In April 2021, a curving road winds towards snow-covered mountains beneath a partly cloudy sky, flanked by forested hills.

And a heavy day of slushy spring skiing isn’t complete without a trip to Beau Jo’s Pizzeria in Idaho Springs! Their puffy hand rolled dough comes with honey for the leftover crust. Dinner and dessert in one? I’m here for it.

Sundays are a Sun Daze

Almost overnight, the snow cleared up and Denver became the sunny city from the postcards. We’ve fallen into a routine of getting outside every Sunday and I’m loving it. From heading to the park for volleyball or trying a new hike or driving out to Evergreen, it’s hard to want to stay inside on days like this!

In the Kitchen

I’ve re-fallen in love with Asian supermarkets and their treasure trove of ingredients! I obviously bought all of the king oyster mushrooms (for “pulled pork“), and literally every variety of eggplant they had for our upcoming eggplant varieties week!

I promptly learned that eggplants can in fact explode if you broil them without scoring the skin first. I think I’ll be picking scorched bits of eggplant out of the crevices of my oven for a while.

But the results of our eggplant exploration were so delicious and I can’t wait to share them with you soon – to include a Filipino eggplant omelette and the classic Thai green curry!

And because I know you just been dying to hear about the progress of my tomato sprouts (sarcasm…probably?), they’re alive! I fangjangled a self-watering contraption so that they will hopefully continue to stay alive during my upcoming traveling. It involves a moisture wick that pulls water up into the soil, and so far (🤞) it looks to be working.

Join our Let’s Grow Tomatoes series and grow with us. Second post in the series coming soon!