Garden 2014 — Update

The roses are gone for another year. But, they were more beautiful and more prolific than ever before. The deep red blooms were stunning.

That gorgeous shade of deep dark red fades with each new each day.

Each color has […]

Salmon Ciabatta

A simple sandwich can be so satisfying if you take the steps to make it something special. Smoke or roast your own meat. Toast or grill the bread. Make the condiments yourself. And, include some fresh vegetables.

We’ve been experimenting with an oven smoker. They’re so incredibly quick […]

Garden 2014 — Update

Gazebo On Marietta Square

Rambling Red Climbing Rose

Gorgeous, healthy, and ridiculously hearty, we can’t kill this rose. It’s perfect for us. We’re guessing the type. But, the hearty, vigorous nature and color of this rose matches the description to a T.

Queso Burger

Take Grilled Burgers & Buns

Garnish With Cukes, Radishes, Queso, Cilantro…

Scallions & Onions

I chose to top my burger with a slice of grilled Vidalia onion, a thin slice of tomato, cilantro leaves and […]

Anda Bhurji — Spiced Egg Scramble

This dish is so simple to make, yet it’s rich with flavor. If you’re starting with raw potatoes this will add a couple minutes time to a traditional veggie scramble. But, you could easily make use of leftover boiled red potatoes or a leftover baked potato. Or, omit the potato […]

Peanut Butter & Pickle Sandwich

“You don’t just pick up your fork and dig into a brown salad. You have to play around with it for a little while.”

Have you ever seen Neil Simon’s classic play Barefoot In The Park? That’s exactly where this sandwich takes me. I’ve been playing around with […]

Garden 2014 — Additions

The buds of spring fade too quickly.

Garden Additions Planted From Seed:

2 big patches of curly endive (empty patches to be filled in with Farmer’s Market Mesclun Blend) 1 patch dill 1 small patch Caribbean Red Habanero 1 small patch jalapeño about 8 basil seeds

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Garden 2014

Two Cajun Bell Plants & One Sweet Mint

Yesterday, we planted our first batch of tomato plants. Then, about 3 hours later it started drizzling… Then, it started raining… and it’s still raining. Now, all we can do is sit back and watch it rain… and rain… and […]

Springtime & Peach Blossoms

The apricot was the first sign of life with its small white blossoms. The white princess and dwarf elberta quickly followed. While the white princess appears to be thriving, the dwarf elberta appears to have suffered greatly from this long, cold winter. Most of the bottom branches look withered and […]

Corned Beef Stir Fry

The latest entry in the “Weird But Good” category… or is it the “Ugly But Good” category? Who knows? This was both weird and pretty ugly, too. But, it had the taste of corned beef and cabbage in every bite. And, it was super quick and super easy. After two […]