Category: What we’re growing, eating, and doing.
Kale Risotto with Caramelized Onions for Greenslove Bloghop
I am finding more and more recipes that we love using kale!
Girls’ Night Out and a Historic Concert
We witnessed greatness last night!
Coffee Houses
I am a late lover of coffee. (Or a latte lover of coffee…get it?)
Tropical Waffles
Here’s the scenario. Sunday morning…waking up late…wanting a leisurely breakfast with coffee, tea and the newspaper. THERE IS NOTHING IN THE FRIDGE. But, that is not unusual these last few months. I have gone to the grocery store only a hand full of times since the Clean Out started. Here’s the deal. There was no…
Wine adventure #2
Understanding Altitude and it’s Profound Effect on the World of Fine Wine
“No Knead” Dough-Hooked Pizza Dough
A new pizza crust recipe that requires an overnight (and then some) rise with some toppings from the fridge, pantry, and freezer Clean Out.
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili with Kale
This chili is chock full of Super Foods: sweet potatoes, black beans, and even kale!
Our latest wine adventure
Wine Exploration: Tasting the Master’s Way
Getting Seeds Started, Ready for Spring, and a Sibling Rivalry
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: We are getting Spring Fever around here. I will probably start tomatoes and pepper seeds next weekend. For a great chart on when to plant what in your area, check out When…
Sweet Pea Ravioli with Lemon-Butter-Wine Sauce
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…