What we’re growing, eating, and doing.

A Visit to the Natural State for an Opportunity to Relax

By Eliot, on April 17th, 2016%

Tag along for a visit to Arkansas, The Natural State and The Land of Opportunity ….to relax. . . . → Read More: A Visit to the Natural State for an Opportunity to Relax

Restaurant Style Salsa

By Eliot, on April 4th, 2016%

Today, I recreate a favorite restaurant’s salsa. This recipe makes a huge batch so be prepared to invite over lots of friends to your next fiesta! . . . → Read More: Restaurant Style Salsa

Become a pollinator steward and plant a bee friendly garden. Not only will you be helping the bees, you will also have a garden to envy with year-long blooms and an abundant vegetable harvest. . . . → Read More: Bee-Friendly Gardens

Whiskey Cherry Smashes

By Eliot, on March 16th, 2016%

Spring Break is here! Join me in toasting a week off from school related headaches! . . . → Read More: Whiskey Cherry Smashes

What to read and catch up on…

By Eliot, on March 14th, 2016%

Spring Break does hold a small get-a-way for us but no big trip as in the past. (See New Orleans and San Antonio for past trips.)

This year is going to be low key so I can catch up on a lot of reading.

Currently, I am finishing The Unprejudiced Palate: Classic Thoughts on Food . . . → Read More: What to read and catch up on…

Deviled Egg Tacos (with Sikil Pak)

By Eliot, on March 6th, 2016%

Don’t skip this post. Sikil Pak is a delicious Yucatán dip made with toasted pepitas. Spread this on a artisan corn tortilla, add some deviled eggs….delicioso! . . . → Read More: Deviled Egg Tacos (with Sikil Pak)

An Uncommon Surprise

By Eliot, on March 5th, 2016%

Find out what surprise was on my doorstep that made an otherwise crappy day very uncommonly good. . . . → Read More: An Uncommon Surprise

Paneer Kofta for Food ‘n Flix

By Eliot, on February 26th, 2016%

Join me as I highlight a delightful film, The Lunchbox, for February’s Food ‘n Flix feature. I also tackle these delicious Indian fried fritter balls. . . . → Read More: Paneer Kofta for Food ‘n Flix

Pina Colada Cake

By Eliot, on February 20th, 2016%

Here’s a forgotten recipe that was published in Taste of Home magazine in December. . . . → Read More: Pina Colada Cake

Lemony Brown Sugar Syrup

By Eliot, on February 14th, 2016%

Lots of links to other Meyer Lemon recipes today. Whip up some waffles with lemon curd and this Lemony Brown Sugar Syrup for you Valentine this morning! . . . → Read More: Lemony Brown Sugar Syrup

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