Eliot's Eats

Shelling peas.

By Eliot, on May 18th, 2010

Future pickings.

Finally home from a hectic, CRAZY, and absurd day at work. Could not wait to get to the garden.

I remember the few times we had a successful garden growing up and how I thought picking, preparing, and putting up our produce was a tremendous chore. Now, I find . . . → Read More: Shelling peas.

Salad everyday!

By Eliot, on May 9th, 2010

As written earlier, I ordered every variety of lettuce imaginable, along with at least one package of a “Lettuce Mix.” Here are the results.

Salad everyday.

Strawberries!

By Eliot, on May 5th, 2010

Strawberries are here! There is nothing like the first strawberry, picked and eaten right in the strawberry patch. That, to me, is the real announcement of summer nearing.

The first taste of summer.

Picked a large basket full this afternoon. Plan to make jam for presents.

. . . → Read More: Strawberries!

Having family in Colorado, we travel I-70 often. Let me tell you, that is one long stretch of Kansas geography! We have our little landmarks along the way–the top hat guy, the wind farms, and the roadrunner. (If you have ever made this trip, you know what I mean.)

We located a Shimpo pottery wheel . . . → Read More: Traveling Along I-70

Rainbow Chard

By Eliot, on May 1st, 2010

I really struggled with ordering chard seeds. I do not have fond memories of eating chard from my childhood.

My grandmother and grandfather always planted a huge garden on their farm. I know perception is everything, but it seemed like they plowed up an entire acre for grandma’s garden; I really doubt it was . . . → Read More: Rainbow Chard

At least one summer trip is planned!

By Eliot, on April 25th, 2010

We are planning on returning to Taos this summer and I cannot wait. The entire family will be there and we have rented a wonderful house that promises “unparalleled views of Taos Mountain and the Sangre de Cristo range.” I hope there is truth in advertising on this one.

One of our family traditions is . . . → Read More: At least one summer trip is planned!

The first day of spring

By Eliot, on April 20th, 2010

My first entry! . . . → Read More: The first day of spring

Blinkie

By Eliot, on April 1st, 2010

OK–maybe it is our fault because we stored the birdseed on the patio, but it was in a trashcan with a closed lid. Apparently, the lid was easily mastered by a raccoon. A year ago, we had found a baby raccoon creating a ruckus on our patio by jumping on the trash can and trying . . . → Read More: Blinkie

Seeds are started.

By Eliot, on February 17th, 2010

Seeds are started and we go out each evening to see what is peeking through the potting mix. We bought masonry mixing tubs, drilled holes in the bottom, and are growing lettuce, spinach, radishes and carrots. (I planted a short stubby variety of carrots so they would have just enough room to grow.)

Getting ready . . . → Read More: Seeds are started.

Rushing home.

By Eliot, on January 10th, 2010

Now that winter has officially decided to stay around, I want to share with you the best part of the greenhouse. Of course, I love that we can move all of the patio plants out of the garage and can park inside again. I love that we have seeds started for the spring garden. I . . . → Read More: Rushing home.