Category: What we’re growing, eating, and doing.
A veggie dinner with local (mostly) ingredients
What to do with all these fresh veggies? Throw them in a skillet with some fantastic chutney.
Trip to see family…traveling to another farmers market
One of the top things on our list when we travel is to visit a local farmers market (or two). We found a great one in Louisville, CO.
Rose Geranium Sugar Cookies
The latest Cook the Books Club post based on Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen. These magical cookie will make you wistful for “past good times.”
Blackberry ‘Ritas for a Linky Cocktail Party
A perfect summer cocktail: Blackberry Margaritas. This is so simple you can whip up a pitcher and be sitting on the patio in no time!
Secret Recipe Club Post: My first mission
My mission (which I chose to accept): To check out “Love Veggies and Yoga” site and explore healthy recipes! However, I did find a decadent sounding one—“Dark Rum Caramel Sauce.” Any surprise what I picked?
Giant sunflowers, zinnias and a family heirloom photo
I think my love and fascination for zinnias comes from seeing an old family photo as I was growing up. I finally found the forgotten photo of my great-grandmother with her prized zinnias.
Making pizza from scratch with local products
Make the cheese: use the whey in the dough; pick fresh tomatoes (if you are lucky), basil and garlic…make a wonderful local pizza.
Forgotten plums
Ooops! I found a bag of plums in the refrigerator from last week’s Farmers Market. What to do? Make a clafouti.
New Oven!
Love my newest appliance.
GIANT Hamburger—a new Fourth Tradition
The pièce de résistance of our Fourth of July Cookout.