By Eliot, on January 8th, 2011 One of my most favorite things when it is cold out is to rush home to the greenhouse. If it is sunny all day, the temperature inside will be at least a balmy 70 degrees. I absolutely love the peacefulness after a rough day. See what I mean?
. . . → Read More: My tropical escape…
By Eliot, on January 7th, 2011
I was really beginning to worry about our lemon tree. After harvesting four nice lemons, it immediately bloomed again. And, then came out the aphids. It was covered with them (as was our hibiscus, fuchsia, and trumpet flower).
I hated the thought of spraying the entire greenhouse contents with insecticidal soap, so I went a . . . → Read More: Our new pets
By Eliot, on January 6th, 2011
As always, our little getaways revolve around eating, quirky shopping, and farmers’ markets. So, to wrap up the blogs about our days in Austin, I must write about Boggy Creek Farms. What a great find (but I would advise that you use your GPS.)
We were lucky enough to be in Austin on a Wednesday . . . → Read More: To wrap up: A great farmers’ market, quirky shopping and a cool place to stay
By Eliot, on January 5th, 2011
A classic Airstream trailer and GIANT fried doughnuts! . . . → Read More: The ultimate doughnut—only in Austin.
By Eliot, on January 4th, 2011
Day two in Austin—eating mobile. . . . → Read More: More portable food from Austin
By Eliot, on January 3rd, 2011
Part one of our trip to Austin. . . . → Read More: Eatin’ in Austin: A Moveable Feast
By Eliot, on January 2nd, 2011
Finally was able to make it to Ft. Worth and the Love Shack. I had been wanting to go since last winter when we visited Love’s Lonesome Dove Bistro. (For more on Chef Tim Love, see “It’s Almost Blackberry Time,” “A Cocktail with a Bite,” and “On the sixth day.” Obviously, I refer to Chef . . . → Read More: Love Shack and Ft. Worth.
By Eliot, on January 1st, 2011 A wonderful festive beverage recipe. . . . → Read More: Wassail—a family tradition on a cold New Year’s Day
By Eliot, on December 27th, 2010 A homespun Christmas. . . . → Read More: Homemade Gifts
By Eliot, on December 24th, 2010 “What, shall we all be merry?” —Shakespeare . . . → Read More: Christmas Eve Buffet
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