What we’re growing, eating, and doing.

“In My Kitchen” May 2018

By Eliot, on May 5th, 2018%

Here’s a book review, product reviews and some pottery and wine for good measure for May’s “In My Kitchen.” . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” May 2018

Churros for Coco

By Eliot, on April 27th, 2018%

April’s Food ‘n Flix film is Coco. Here’s my inspired-by sugary cinnamon treat! . . . → Read More: Churros for Coco

Guacamole Chicken Salad with Pomemgranate

By Eliot, on April 25th, 2018%

Welcome to the TLC Book Tour for Hurricane Season by Laren K. Denton.

Publisher’s Blurb

From the author of the USA TODAY bestseller The Hideaway comes a new story about families and mending the past.

Betsy and Ty Franklin, owners of Franklin Dairy Farm in southern Alabama, have long since buried their desire for children of their own. While Ty . . . → Read More: Guacamole Chicken Salad with Pomemgranate

Spicy Carrot and Chickpea Salad

By Eliot, on April 20th, 2018%

We were recently invited to a quail roast at a friend’s house.

Since we were “bagging” our first batch of pinot grigio that morning, The Hubs went all out and lasered a peronalized box o’ wine, just for our hosts and the occasion.

It turned out fantastic (both the lasering and the wine).

Their gatherings, whether . . . → Read More: Spicy Carrot and Chickpea Salad

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

“In My Kitchen” April 2018

By Eliot, on April 2nd, 2018%

Here’s what’s going on “In My Kitchen” this month…some wine making, a cool spoon, and some foodie reading. . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” April 2018

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

Whole Wheat Cardamom Chocolate Chip Cookies

By Eliot, on March 24th, 2018%

Try this cookie as soon as you are able! . . . → Read More: Whole Wheat Cardamom Chocolate Chip Cookies

Southern Belle*

By Eliot, on March 20th, 2018%

I’m having difficulties naming this cocktail: The Southern Belle? The Scarlett? The Carol Burnett? Regardless, here’s a cocktail for the first day of Spring 2018. . . . → Read More: Southern Belle*

In My Kitchen—March 2018

By Eliot, on March 8th, 2018%

Here’s this month’s In My Kitchen hosted by Sherry’s Pickings.

I am so ready for March. For February being the shortest month, it was unbelievable tedious, frustrating and maddening at work. But, with March comes Spring Break…so there is that.

🙂

I received a great cookbook, Sweet Potato Soul by Jenné Claiborne. We are not vegetarian and . . . → Read More: In My Kitchen—March 2018