Like I said in a post last week, our garden is becoming the ultimate bloody mary bar, at least that is what it aspires to be. I really want to can home made bloody mary mix by the end of the summer as well as spicy pickles, beans and peppers as bloody garnishes. Our CSA box last week came fully stocked with Dragon Tongue Beans, garlic and an assortment of peppers. Obviously it's bean READ MORE Like I said in a post last week, our garden is becoming the ultimate bloody mary bar, at least that is what it aspires to be. I really want to can home made bloody mary mix by the end of the summer as well as spicy pickles, beans and peppers as bloody garnishes. Our CSA box last week came fully stocked with Dragon Tongue Beans, garlic and an assortment of peppers. Obviously it's bean READ MORE
Well it's cucumber time! That's the time of year when garden's all over the midwest produce tons and tons of cucumbers. Oh what to do with all those cucumbers? Here's one easy solution that I love; cucumber salad. This is a recipe that has been made by my mom and her mom, and her mom's mom (you get the picture). READ MORE in Eats
I wanted to share with you a really easy way to make a pretty cake that takes little to no cake decorating skillz. This is the second time I've made this birthday cake. Last week we celebrated Finn's 4th birthday and by request he asked me to make him a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and chocolate chips, the same thing he requested the previous year. What can I say the kid has a thing READ MORE in Eats
Holy moly! I don't know about you but it's hot here with highs pushing 100º all week. We've got the pool set up and sprinklers are ready. Obviously when it's this hot I need (and you do too) a delicious cocktail to cool down. I came up with this impromptu summer drink when I realized there was an abundance of Basil and Mint in the garden and a lack of gin drinks in my hand. What I discovered READ MORE
We spent a wonderful day this weekend celebrating my good friend Cam (and by association Beak) and her soon to be baby girl. I am so honored to have been able to throw a shower for these two (plus one). They are some fine people and a few of my dearest friends. I am thrilled beyond words for them to soon be parents. Enough with the mushy stuff though: check out the party. There are not going READ MORE
