What we’re growing, eating, and doing.

Holy Basil Chicken

By Eliot, on August 4th, 2013%

Using a new herb from the garden and a great light summer meal. . . . → Read More: Holy Basil Chicken

Barn Happy, Blue Hobbit Feet, and the Usual KC Stop

By Eliot, on July 31st, 2013%

“What an odd name for a restaurant,” I thought. (Barn Happy was the name of the restaurant, not Blue Hobbit feet…more about those in a bit.)

While we were at mom’s for the Fourth (and the garden tour), she was determined to have a mother/daughter lunch amid all the hubbub.

“We have go to . . . → Read More: Barn Happy, Blue Hobbit Feet, and the Usual KC Stop

The Garden Tour

By Eliot, on July 27th, 2013%

Mom’s border garden of begonias and BEETS.

Over July 4th, we traveled to Iowa to see Mom, Sis and the boys (two nephews and a brother-in-law). I have previously featured a few of their garden specimens for Abigail’s Virtual Flowers so if you are an avid reader, you may see some repeats.

. . . → Read More: The Garden Tour

Mango-Chai Yogurt Pops

By Eliot, on July 25th, 2013%

The Food ‘n Flix feature this month is Monsoon Wedding. I created a Chai popsicle to celebrate. . . . → Read More: Mango-Chai Yogurt Pops

Garden at the Lake

By Eliot, on July 23rd, 2013%

A show stopping garden at Grand Lake and a spot to get sustenance before or after your visit. . . . → Read More: Garden at the Lake

The Lake…..Aahh!

By Eliot, on July 19th, 2013%

I get to sit on the deck every morning until it gets to 90 degrees.

I get to leisurely read through my stacks of magazines (and am Pinning a ton of stuff).

I get to listen to the birds sing.

I get to watch hummingbirds play in the sprinkler mist.

I get to . . . → Read More: The Lake…..Aahh!

Stacks and stacks of magazines

By Eliot, on July 15th, 2013%

Well, we finally have a vacation coming up soon and it will be a week’s worth of relaxation. Taking a week off away from home is a novelty for us. Usually, we say that four days of visiting a place is long enough. That said, we totally enjoyed our six days in Santa Fe over . . . → Read More: Stacks and stacks of magazines

Blackberry-Lime Jam

By Eliot, on July 11th, 2013%

I gave some blackberry jam to a friend and colleague for her birthday last year. She told me her husband paid this jam his best complement.

“This is some damn fine jam.”

I blushed.

This was the last of our 16 quarts of berries (and a lime thrown in for a prop.)

. . . → Read More: Blackberry-Lime Jam

Blackberry-Port Jam

By Eliot, on July 9th, 2013%

Local blackberries are ready for the picking. . . . → Read More: Blackberry-Port Jam

Blackberry-Cucumber Water

By Eliot, on July 7th, 2013%

I am addicted to flavored water this summer.

Last summer got me hooked when Sassy Water was making the Pinterest rounds.

Now I am experimenting with whatever fresh stuff I have in the kitchen.

Most recently (with 2 1/2 flats of blackberries to use), I dreamed this up.

I am really fickle, but this is . . . → Read More: Blackberry-Cucumber Water

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