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“In My Kitchen” June 2018

By Eliot, on June 5th, 2018%

June is turning into a whirlwind month for me and mine. We traveled to northern Iowa on Memorial Day weekend and then I had to smack dab go out of town on business. I got home and then The Hubs had to travel (as I again had to go out of town as . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” June 2018

Cacti and Succulents

By Eliot, on April 5th, 2018%

Every spring I get the gardening fever early. However, we are lucky enough to have a greenhouse and so we can “garden” all winter. This year, we packed the greenhouse with all sorts of cacti and succulents. We transferred them all from the patio so they could survive the winter. This process took a lot . . . → Read More: Cacti and Succulents

Seed planting

By Eliot, on March 28th, 2018%

We’ve planted lots of seeds for the upcoming garden season—tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes and peppers. . . . → Read More: Seed planting

Pickled Jalapenos

By Eliot, on October 15th, 2017%

Here’s a traditional jalapeno pickle that will keep in the pantry for stews, chilis, and parties this winter. (And, check out our banana bloom!) . . . → Read More: Pickled Jalapenos

Veggie Salad with Berbere

By Eliot, on August 12th, 2017%

There’s an Ethiopian restaruant in Denver that we go to every summer when we’re there visiting the nieces. It’s kind of in a sketchy part of town. It’s in a seen-better-days strip mall. The sign out front has faded to oblivion. It takes almost an hour to get your food (definitely made from scratch). . . . → Read More: Veggie Salad with Berbere

Garden Update

By Eliot, on August 2nd, 2017%

Check out our tomatoes, peppers, citrus, basil and other flowering things in our gardens. . . . → Read More: Garden Update

Beer-Pickled Jalapeños

By Eliot, on July 28th, 2017%

Got jalapenos? Then you have got to make some Beer-Pickles as soon as you are able! . . . → Read More: Beer-Pickled Jalapeños

Sweet and Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce

By Eliot, on August 5th, 2016%

I recently harvested about 2 1/2 gallons of garlic. I am sharing my new favorite garlic recipe today along with some old favorites like garlic confit and roasted garlic soup to name a few. . . . → Read More: Sweet and Spicy Thai Dipping Sauce

Chickpea, Artichoke, & Tomato Salad with Feta

By Eliot, on June 22nd, 2016%

I knew from the get-go that my Salad-a-Day theme for the Summer of 2016 would not be a daily occurrence but I really thought I would do better. Finally, I am posting another salad today. . . . → Read More: Chickpea, Artichoke, & Tomato Salad with Feta

Garlic Scapes and Kale

By Eliot, on June 14th, 2016%

Nope, I’m not posting a salad recipe today either but this leafy green veggie dish is 100% locally grown in our own garden and yard. (And, it is delicious!) . . . → Read More: Garlic Scapes and Kale