Every year like so many other gardeners I make a garden plan. I spend hours perfecting it, checking for rotations schedules, timing, heights, companion planting, soil make up and so many other things. And then I change it all around about 5 more times. Typical right?…
You guys, I can see grass. I went outside without a jacket and didn’t freeze! It smells like spring outside!
I totally realize that it’s still February. There is more than likely going to be at least one more cold snap and probably some snow, but right now I’ll take what I can get. A chance to get Jay outside and breathe some fresh air is enough. Yesterday, we went for a walk around the yard and there are actual buds on my lilacs. I can already smell their sweet scent wafting in the breeze (its one of my favorites). …
I love Asian inspired food. I’m not calling it Asian food because the American versions that we are all familiar with are not exactly accurate. Having never been to the continent (someday!) I don’t have much experience with anything else. But in all seriousness, give me all the soy, ginger, and garlic. I love them. I’m also pretty in love with umami, I mean who isn’t? Roasted tomatoes, soy, mushrooms, oh so much yum….
Braising meat is one of those cooking techniques that is often overlooked. It’s a really simple technique that can really impart a lot of flavor into tougher cuts of meat, such as short ribs, shanks, and joints. It’s one of my favorite things to do in the winter time because it takes a while, so it warms up the house as well as making it smell great….
See this? This is a picture of what an actual dinner at our house looks like. It’s a little messy, and not exactly “perfect”, but it’s real life over here. Don’t mind the banana to the left, that was part of Baby James dinner since braised meat was a little much for him at that stage.
It’s been very chilly lately. Lot’s of ice and a bit of snow. Unfortunately, it’s kept us inside quote a bit lately, and Momma is starting to get cabin fever….
