Pots from the 💵 store. Herbs: oregano, lavender, sage, parsley and dill. Solar ☀️ powered water pump.
Planted this peony last spring. Thought I would have to bring it inside over the winter but it came back beautifully with just a little shelter outdoors. Amazed at how well it’s growing! 😊
Peony care in NC: water 2-4 times weekly in well draining soil. Full sun during the day, partial sun in the evenings (to prevent leaf burn).
Lasagna! 🍝
Make it your way! I add a layer of creamed spinach to mine.
Chicken noodle soup for the soul. 🐓
Start by frying up some chicken skins. Drain about 2/3 the fat. Cook chicken thighs in the oven before shredding. Cook your aromatics and veggies down in the same pot you fried your chicken skins. Add broth and shredded chicken. Simmer before adding noodles. Greens go in last.
What should I name my betta fish? 🐟
I named him…Taza!
Look what came up as we were prepping the garden 🪴 from last harvest to freshly tilled!!! Some things do survive the winter! #uprooted 🌱 🌳
🥕they may not be ‘perfect’ but, hey what is?🥕
Meal for One in the OBX !!!!
🍤 🦀 Manteo, NC 🍤 🦀Book Cover Inspo: “The Mothers” by Brit Bennett
Cinnamon Buns/Rolls – a work in progress 🤷🏽♀️! So, I am definitely a stovetop cook. Baking (really anything that involves dough prep with the exception of cake batter) – not really my thing. But I’m determined to work on perfecting these cinnamon rolls, buttermilk biscuits and a few other things. Stay tuned ‘cause I’m getting better!
Pickled Eggs! 🥚🪺 Oh, ya’ll ain’t know I was country??? 😆🤠
I had a hankerin’ for ‘em. 🤷🏽♀️
Pottery! I made a bowl! 🥣
🦀 chowder 😋
Season, oil and roast potatoes in oven. Sauté veggies (carrots, onion, celery). Remove kernels from fresh corn and set aside. Add potatoes to veggies and continue to sauté. Add equal parts chicken (or seafood/veggie) broth and heavy cream with corn husks. Remove husks after a while and add corn and let simmer before adding crab meat. Enjoy!
A little rewind from the harvest pics. An actual view from the garden – a baby lizard’s perspective. #gecko 🦎
🦎 🪴 🦎 just chillin’ on a cucumber leaf 😊 🦎
Appreciating the basics… 🪴
🌱🍽️ 🖼️Replanting 🌿 herbs. But, in the meantime…let’s dehydrate some, blend and make some fresh Italian seasoning. Basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano and 🧄.
Hindu Hoya. Let’s see how she does after this repot and time in the ☀️! Already has new leaves. 😊
#hoyaJust a lil end of summer aesthetic. 🫑🌻 🐝 🌻
Blueberry pancakes 🥞! 😋 Used this recipe and added fresh blueberries before the flip: https://pin.it/42DVIaqCZ
Couldn’t wait til Friday. 🤷🏽♀️ 🎣
Lasagna soup (my take)…
Simmer in olive oil: shallots, 🧄 , 🍅, 🫑. Add protein and brown. Don’t drain. Jar of tomato sauce, about 3/4 container of beef stock, 1/3 small carton of heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and add 1.5 cup shredded cheese. Add noodles.
