My first homegrown artichokes finally came to fruition last week—a gardening project I started all the way back in January (find my post about growing …
June 2021
The Garlic and the Lamb
It’s my very first year of growing garlic and it couldn’t be more thrilling! I began this gardening adventure all the way back in October, …
The Veggies are Upon Us
Garden update time, everyone! Despite a drought and some mega June heat, my 2021 garden is doing quite nicely here in central Iowa. Here’s a …
Broccoli Time!
Broccoli season is upon us, all! Last weekend I found 5 big heads in my “brassica mayhem” garden, just begging to be picked ASAP. So …
I Say, Satay!
There is no right or wrong way to skewer your meat, but over the years I’ve given up on the traditional American kabob and have …
Potluck Season is Here!
As memorial day weekend is upon us, it’s time to start pulling out those staple summer potluck recipes. One of my favorites is Mediterranean-style garbanzo …