*I* Didn’t Think There Would Be…

Much cooking this weekend, but I was wrong…  D. and kiddo decided on a cookfest for today and tomorrow, and that is, of course, fine by me!    I’ve got to finish getting a CD together for her, as she is putting together recipes and pictures for a cookbook.  I really enjoy having her [...]

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Jumping the Salad…

I somehow managed to capture the cat jumping over a strainer of lettuce last year. She enjoys scampering along the countertops, and green produce is a particular interest for her.

I’m still on a pseudo-hiatus here for another week or so. But I’m using my fresh balcony herbs in some cooking, and pondering making some pesto very soon. We’re headed out next week on a mini-vacation, and hopefully we’ll find some good eats too!

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Busy Month…

Well, it’s going to be a busy next few weeks, so I’m not sure how much I’ll be food grooving it. My parents are bringing my nephew out for a visit on Thursday, and our plans include a small league ball game, checking out the big lake, going to a water park and celebrating [...]

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Nothing New…

I didn’t originally plan on doing much, if any, cooking today. But in the car this morning on the way home, I was trying to figure out what I might be able to make for dinner this evening… an extra bonus would be if there was enough for some lunches too for the next [...]

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Springtime into Summer…

Well, this year at least we’re enjoying a springtime into summer. Unlike the past couple of years when it seemed that summer arrived fairly unannounced and with a heat-soaked bang. So for now, I’m enjoying gardening and the beginning of fresh fruits and veggies. Which also means I’m cooking less, but that’s [...]

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Sneak Preview…

We went over to Granny’s house tonight, because she made her first-ever batch of blueberry dumplings. Oh my, were they delicious! Now, she is famous for her apple ones, and we have been mentioning blueberries for a little while now. They were mentioned again this past weekend, so last night, voila, she [...]

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Pictureless Post…

I did have some early pictures of the Corn Chowder I made over the weekend. However, as the soup simmered further, it really thickened up! Hence, I scrapped the early pics and have yet to get the others here. It’s a good and tasty and thick soup. D. says he really [...]

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Celebration!!

We indulged in some Celebratory Champagne on the evening of November 4th. It just felt like the right thing to do. And yes, we were hopefully prepared for it. We don’t normally drink during the week, but this was definitely a special occasion! Congratulations President-Elect Obama, and thank you. You have given us hope for our country…

< / political posting on The Food Groove >

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Balcony Bounty…

aka: My tomatoes have finally turned red! There’s still some more greenish ones out there, but I was pleased to get a bowlful of tomatoes when we got back home. Especially considering that they weren’t getting any water, but at this stage of the game I knew they could handle it. The basil was a bit wilty, but I think they’re doing better now. I have to go give them another drink this evening.

Hopefully, I’ll get to make that last batch of pesto this week, but my head is quite stuffy and I’m not feeling the greatest. D. stopped at the grocery store after work for some stocking up after being away for a week (thank You!). He’ll be making egg and cheese wraps for dinner this evening. Something warm, light and yummy. Aside from that, I have no idea what else we’ll be eating this week, but we’ll take it as it comes. We can be pretty good at that too…

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Back Home…

We’ve arrived back home safely this evening. After a 12-1/2 hour car ride. It is very good to be back home… Puggles the dog and Pumpkin the cat are getting used to us being back home. Pugs is a bit grudge-holding, it seems… but she should be over it by tomorrow. [...]

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