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Summer Succotash
This succotash isn’t really a succotash because technically, succotash should contain lima beans. I never called this recipe succotash until two summers ago when our cajun friend Tracy, whose from Southern Louisiana, was visiting the Dusty Dog, and I was preparing this … Continue reading
Greek Quinoa Salad
Are you cooking with quinoa? If you aren’t, you should reconsider. It’s one of those whole grain, fiber powerhouses and it’s so good for you. According to the Ancient Harvest Quinoa box, quinoa is a complete protein grain on it’s … Continue reading
Dark Chocolate Zucchini & Coconut Muffins with Vanilla Bean Glaze
Zucchinis are everywhere. Have you noticed? If you have a garden, you know what I’m talking about, and if you don’t have a garden you know what I’m talking about too because, chances are your neighbor has a garden and … Continue reading
Curried Onion & Goat Cheese Galette
On Saturday night, we hosted a dinner party for two women we didn’t know with some other women we did know. How do you host a dinner party for women you don’t know? Let me tell you how we got … Continue reading
Catahoulas, Hummingbirds, & Bears Oh My!
I’ve been alone out here in the mountains this week while Rhonda has been in Dallas working. With our brood of eight animals someone has to stay behind and manage the clan. That someone is me. This is an every … Continue reading
Easy Peach Cobbler
Have I gone on too much about summer already (picnics, sun, fireflies, vacations)? It feels like maybe I have, but summer is such a great season – especially now that I am out of that Texas heat and in … Continue reading
The Dusty Dog
Two humans, three canines, five felines, 678 miles, 11 hours in an overpacked car and we made it to the Dusty Dog on Wednesday. We My partner shops for this journey as if we are going to the far reaches … Continue reading
Fried Green Tomatoes
It’s official, summer has arrived with its long hot days, swimsuits, and sunshine. And, along with summer comes tomato season, which is in full swing here in the south. I see all of you posting on Facebook about your abundance … Continue reading
I Love Spinach
That’s all I have to say this week. Ok, I do have a little more to say… I really do love spinach. I like it raw in a salad with walnuts, pears, and a nice vinaigrette. I love it sauteed … Continue reading