Today was adventurous, long, and fun. Tim and I made my dad a big pancake breakfast before we headed into the wilderness for a hike. We chose a dad-friendly, easy, and scenic hike called Mirror Lake which is located in Mt. Hood National Forest. On a clear day, you are supposed to see Mt. Hood reflected in the lake, but today was cloudy. Go figure! Here is a shot of my dad and I near a curvy tree:
A shot of part of Mirror Lake:
We spent a good portion of our day exploring the area around Mt. Hood, showing my dad some of our favorite places. When we finally returned home we were starving! Tim and I made the East Coast Chili from Vegan Planet. I’m not sure why it’s called East Coast Chili, but it’s pretty delicious. It’s also a wonderful meal to enjoy when it’s pouring rain outside.
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post – it might just have something to do with jam.
“I’m going to do something with jam” – mysterious statement that is! I can’t wait! Get blogging!
You dad is so cute – I love that you took him on a hike and made him chili – you’ll take me on a hike when I come visit (some day), right?
Yes, of course I will take you hiking when you visit, Shel! I will make you food and treats too!!! Hurry up!
It’s nice that you spent the day hiking with your dad. I like to hike too and it’s always more enjoyable when you have good company. I haven’t tried that chili recipe yet, but I have tried some of the other ones in Vegan Planet and they were all yummy. That’s one of my favorite cookbooks.
Vegan Planet is one of my favorites too!
what a wonderful day you all had together – pancakes, hiking & taking in all the beautiful scenery around you – and then ending it all with a delicious bowl o’ east coast chili. it looks so comforting and yummy – and a tasty way to end the day. we’ve never made that recipe from Vegan Planet and i think we’ll have to check it out. looking forward to your jammy MoFo post!
You should try the recipe Jessy, it’s definitely comforting and so simple to make.
I like your added nature pictures!
Oh hiking and chili, what a perfect day. That chili looks very very tasty too.