I have grown many varieties of Collard Greens over the years, and have recently discovered that Alabama Blue is my favorite variety of them all. I am writing this post to share my appreciation for these mighty delicious greens. But before sharing all of the reasons why everyone should try them, I should take a... Continue Reading →
I have created a sauce that transforms our tacos into the authentic tasting mexican street foods of my dreams. It is made from roasted spicy peppers, sweet onions, and a combination of red and green tomatoes. The combination of tomatoes creates a unique flavor and color; not rojo, not verde. The color is more like Bob Ross Burnt Ochre. When you taste it, you won’t care what color it is.
Boiled peanuts are enjoyed by millions of Southerners every year. Some people buy them from road side stands. But, plenty of people boil them at home in gigantic pots filled with a super salty brine that, sadly, gets poured down the drain after the peanuts are all eaten. But instead of being wasted, that same... Continue Reading →
Chicken sex is pretty interesting. The act, the results, and the differences between genders. Most people understand that hens lay eggs and roosters do the crowing and mounting. Well, actually most people just buy eggs at the grocery store and don't give chicken sex much thought. But, for those of you that raise chickens or... Continue Reading →
I have always wished that greater numbers of people would be interested in canning, gardening, and food crafts. That is why I started blogging. Thanks to 2020’s Covid crisis my wishes have come true and, as they say, “Be careful what you wish for”. Millions of people were sent home from work with plenty of... Continue Reading →
I must start by clarifying that this is not bread made from popped corn and strawberries. This is actually bread made of meal from the ornamental corn variety known as Strawberry Popcorn. Strawberry popcorn is a popular back-yard dwarf corn variety that produces lovely small ears. Of which, the kernels pop up to make tiny... Continue Reading →
Popcorn is one of my children’s favorite snacks and was at the top of my list of new crops to try in 2019. Before making any new additions to our garden plans, I thoroughly research each variety available and obsess over the optimal seed spacing and growing conditions needed. There are many interesting varieties of... Continue Reading →
When the Summer tomato vines are at their end, but still covered in tiny green tomatoes, we make Green Tomato Relish to be enjoyed throughout the year. You could make this with large green tomatoes at any point during the summer. But this really is a perfect way to use up the tiny, hard, leftover,... Continue Reading →
Commercially produced jelly is an incredibly cheap and simple food that is readily available at any supermarket. So, you might question why I would suggest that everyone make their own. It is because store bought jelly is...crap. There really is no better descriptor than "crap". Store bought jelly typically includes artificial coloring, high fructose corn... Continue Reading →
I have never hated a pest quite as much as the Squash Borer, Melittia cucurbitae. They are not just simple annoying garden pests. They are the epitome of evil that cause total destruction and death of otherwise perfectly beautiful, productive plants. These loathsome black and red flying insects will lay eggs on squash plants around... Continue Reading →
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