What we’re growing, eating, and doing.

Getting Seeds Started, Ready for Spring, and a Sibling Rivalry

By Eliot, on February 26th, 2012%

I started three varieties of broccoli, leeks, cabbage, Brussel sprouts, lots of onions, and turnips on 2-19-2012. Today, this is what I found:

A lot of the turnips are up.

A bit of broccoli is up. (If you look really close you can see a bit of green.)

We are getting . . . → Read More: Getting Seeds Started, Ready for Spring, and a Sibling Rivalry

Sweet Pea Ravioli with Lemon-Butter-Wine Sauce

By Eliot, on February 24th, 2012%

I referenced a few weeks ago that we visited Kansas City and had some lovely pea puree raviolis. I vowed to recreate them. Here is what I came up with.

Note: This is really not a pantry/freezer Clean Out recipe. I did find the semolina flour in the pantry for the ravioli dough, but I . . . → Read More: Sweet Pea Ravioli with Lemon-Butter-Wine Sauce

Leftover Pizza Dough Flatbread

By Eliot, on February 22nd, 2012%

Living frugally with no waste has helped us create some mighty tasty dishes like “Leftover Pizza Dough Flatbread.” . . . → Read More: Leftover Pizza Dough Flatbread

Secret Recip Club Post: Lots o’ muffins!

By Eliot, on February 20th, 2012%

Need a bunch of muffin recipes? Here are some great ones from Everyday Insanity! . . . → Read More: Secret Recip Club Post: Lots o’ muffins!

King Cake(s)

By Eliot, on February 19th, 2012%

Fat Tuesday is almost here! Read on for a King Cake recipe from another of my favorite Junior League Cookbooks—this one comes straight from New Orleans—and a lighter version from The Realistic Nutritionist. . . . → Read More: King Cake(s)

Angel Biscuits

By Eliot, on February 17th, 2012%

I recipe from a real live (old) cookbook. . . . → Read More: Angel Biscuits

Navy Bean Soup

By Eliot, on February 15th, 2012%

Another soup recipe inspired from the pantry clean out. . . . → Read More: Navy Bean Soup

It is Award Season! (And Valentine’s Day!)

By Eliot, on February 14th, 2012%

Thanks for the Liebster Blog Award, Choco Chip Uru! . . . → Read More: It is Award Season! (And Valentine’s Day!)

Valentine’s Day Cherry-Raspberry Crisp

By Eliot, on February 13th, 2012%

At least our V-Day dessert won’t have to suffer during our pantry and freezer Clean Out. We have enough frozen cherries and raspberries to make a romantic dessert. . . . → Read More: Valentine’s Day Cherry-Raspberry Crisp

Dark Sweet Cherry Muffins with Almonds

By Eliot, on February 11th, 2012%

I am still finding all sorts of goodies in the bottom of the freezer and in the pantry. What did I find today? More of our giant dark sweet cherries and a bag of almonds. . . . → Read More: Dark Sweet Cherry Muffins with Almonds

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