Honeycrisp Apple Harvest

We have three apple trees in our yard:

One Arkansas Black Apple (an heirloom variety that The Hubs gave me as a birthday present last November), a Braeburn (I think—I lost the tag and can’t remember), and a Honeycrisp.

This was the tree a few weeks before harvesting.

The Arkansas Black is too . . . → Read More: Honeycrisp Apple Harvest

Canning Round-Up

Here’s a round-up of what’s been canned and preserved at EE plus you cannot live without this book…. . . . → Read More: Canning Round-Up

Garden Update

The garden has been fabulous this year due to the rain and record low temperatures. The Hubs and I have often mused about finding a place to live in our dotage where temperatures are mild, nothing higher than 85 and nothing lower than 60. Think we may have found that place here. 🙂 (But, it . . . → Read More: Garden Update

Grilled Eggplant-Tomato Pitas

Well, we are definitely back from the lake (and have been for some time).

I am still enjoying my time off at home (which is coming to an end soon), but I did have to start working and tweaking and modding the master schedule so students can get the classes the need/want. This is a . . . → Read More: Grilled Eggplant-Tomato Pitas

Tuscan Sangria

I have made a lot of sangria. Let’s see how many recipes I have on this site:

Sangria Uno: A Moscato, limoncello, Amaretto concoction

Sangria Dos: A Cab Sauv, white Zinfadel mix-up

Wow, only two???? I would have bet good money that there were at least a good half dozen or so.

 

 

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The Lake

A week of doing absolutely (and I mean “absolutely”) nothing…. . . . → Read More: The Lake

Santa Fe: Wanderings and Musings

Happy Fourth, everyone! Just wrapping up my Santa Fe trek today with a visit to The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and The New Mexico Art Museum (with a few other stops thrown in for good measure)… . . . → Read More: Santa Fe: Wanderings and Musings

Santa Fe: A solo trek

On a recent trip, I was determined to dine in a few of Santa Fe’s most famous restaurants. See how I did. . . . → Read More: Santa Fe: A solo trek

Food ‘n Flix Round-Up: Moonstruck

 

Welcome to June’s round-up for Food ‘n Flix. Every month one of the members picks a film for the elite membership to watch. We watch, become inspired, and create some down right darn delicious food. The best part about Food ‘n Flix is anyone can play along.

I hosted this month and chose . . . → Read More: Food ‘n Flix Round-Up: Moonstruck

Coconut Mango and Mint Margaritas

Summertime and the livin’ is easy.

Amen, brother!

It is time for patio sitting and sipping.

Especially on a rainy day.

 

Coconut Mango and Mint Margaritas

2 c. frozen mango cubes 1 c. coconut water with pulp 2-3 oz. blanco tequila 4 large mint leaves 1 oz. lime juice

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