One of my favorite things about having a veg garden is watching it evolve throughout the growing season. We are now in the last stretch …
Late Summer Vibes
Let’s Veg Out
The garden is booming and I’m trying to cram as many veggies as I can into every meal. Thankfully, the nights are getting cooler and …
Chop, Chop!
The eggplants are looking fabulous in my garden these days, and just begging for a little kitchen love. Now I ADORE my usual eggplant dishes—eggplant …
Artichoke Lovin’
Our 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 …
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 …
Beer-Drunk Sloppy Joes
In my opinion, the best sloppy joes have a good strong beer buzz. Now hear me out. I first came across the addition of beer …
The Perfect Puffed Pancake
A little drama for breakfast? Yes, please! This puffy pancake, also called a German pancake or Dutch baby, is one of my family’s favorite morning …
Let’s Toast to Spring
I always enjoy using homegrown ingredients in my cocktails. Of course at this time of year, there aren’t many options to choose from … but …
Spring has Sprung
Hey ALL! Annie here with an outdoor garden update. Celery, fava beans, lettuce, garlic, and more are settled in the garden and looking fabulous. Here …