The garden is thriving and the green beans are ready! It’s time again for some pickling. These spicy pickled green beans may have been my favorite thing from last summer’s garden. I love adding these to charcuterie plates, bloody marys, or right out of the jar. The recipe is easy follow and couldn’t be simpler. Try […]
This was one of those perfect nights, in a perfectly beautiful place, with good friends and an incredible farm to table meal that could only be made possible by Mother Earth. Outstanding in the Field “re-connect[s] diners to the land and the origins of their food, and honor[s] the local farmers and food artisans who […]
Succulents have made a huge appearance in both indoor and outdoor gardens these past few years. I bought this large cement pot several summers ago at one of my favorite local garden and gift centers. I’ve returned year after year to have them pull a few of the oldies and plant a few freshies. This […]
I came across this recipe for Mexican Meatball Soup and new I had to try it. The prep time says 10 minutes, which I think it took 4. The ingredients are all things I typically have around so no shopping trip needed – yea! You literally throw all the ingredients in the Slow Cooker and […]
Each year at this time, even here in California, the garden is looking a little bleak. The lawn is brownish after weeks of below freezing over night temps and the trees look sad and bare. But one lucky day at the end of January or the beginning of February I spy the very 1st sign […]
I know you are wondering why in the heck I’m writing about Spring tulips today. But in fact, this is exactly when you should be thinking about your spring bulbs. If you would like to have tulips in your garden come spring, you will need to do a little work now. In warmer climates like […]
NO SOUP FOR YOU! One of the funniest lines in all of 90s sitcom. Every time I say or even think of soup, I can’t help think about the “Soup Nazi” episode. George not getting his free bread, Jerry kissing his girlfriend in line, and Elaine finding a recipe of the Soup Nazi’s! Classic comedy […]