Zucchini Overload!
I’ve been reading a lot of good zucchini recipes lately, but when I’m on a mission to use a ton of zucchini and the recipe only calls for 1 cup, I begin to feel overwhelmed. One cup of zucchini isn’t...
View ArticleSweet Corn!
Remember that commercial that went, “CORN! Glorious CORN! Marvelous CORN!” Or was that Cheese? Yesterday I ‘put up’ some corn. In other words, I preserved some fresh sweet corn by blanching, then...
View ArticleLet’s Roast Some Chile!
It’s the most wonderful olfactory experience known to mankind. If you’ve ever been in New Mexico during the chile season, you know what I’m talking about. Chile vendors spring up everywhere, roasting...
View ArticleAnother use for my Corn Pot
I forgot to bring in my corn pot and it just rained. Now it’s a rainwater harvesting vessel.
View ArticleWhy you should always buy used books..
I used to work at a health and fitness resort on Lake Austin, about 25 years ago. I remember the place to look something like this, only brown: During my 30 minute commute, I would listen to my Def...
View ArticleOne Man, 3 Nationalities
Did you know that I love Trader Joe’s? The closest one to my little hometown is in Santa Fe, New Mexico- about 3 hours away. I love their wine, “Two Buck Chuck,” and lots of their food items. And I...
View ArticleLife’s a Peach!
The peach fairy came to visit me! Cunningham Peaches from Colorado Not really! My mama gave me a box full of delicious, ripe peaches from Colorado! (You still believe in the peach fairy?) Peaches...
View ArticleThe Prettiest Color
Until now, my favorite color has always been blue. Or green. Or turquoise. Or anything that is considered green or blue. However, I think I may have a new favorite color. Could it be that I’m having a...
View ArticleRaspberry Fields Forever
A few weeks ago, because it was my birthday and because I love Agri-Tourism, I took a road trip to a wonderful place: Salman Raspberry Ranch! It was late September and the evenings were becoming...
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