Category Archives: Gardening

Wickedly Good Wednesday

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Sewfrench

Okay, so we’ve made mint iced tea, mint chocolate chunk cookies, what’s next?? The most common suggestion I’ve gotten, so far?  Mojito’s.  Sounds like a good idea for me. Wednesday doesn’t always have to be a Winesday, now does it??? … Continue reading →

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Do you need Tempting on this Tuesday?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Sewfrench

Amanda has been hard at work researching mint recipes for me.  This was her winning pick for using up more fresh mint.  Thanks for the photography, too, Amanda! Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Fresh Mint 1 stick of butter, room temperature … Continue reading →

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It’s just another Minty Monday……

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Sewfrench

Have you ever grown mint?  If you have you know what an aggressive little bugger it can become.  Even when grown in a planter, on your deck, come July, it will take off like a hot bottle rocket.  There is … Continue reading →

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Cilantro Lovers’ Perfect Guacamole

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Sewfrench

Oh, the cilantro is just about out of control and the avocados I bought several days are in their prime, that means it’s Taco Tuesday!  We’re cooking it up at home this week. Seems like, as the years have passed, … Continue reading →

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How does your garden grow?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Sewfrench

Ours grows in a container.  Well, many containers.  On our deck.  We don’t really have a place to put in a *real* garden so this works well, for us.  With deck irrigation, it’s a no fuss, no muss garden.  We … Continue reading →

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WIP Wednesday

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Sewfrench

Conquering Mt. Washmore… 2 loads down, 5 to go… Soaking up some D3 and weeding the seawall….  Three quarters done on this side of the walk…. I tell you gardening and weeding is much more fun with new Gardening Gloves.  Got … Continue reading →

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What is better on a cold and rainy day

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Sewfrench

….than a bowl of tomato soup? A bowl of homemade tomato soup goodness. That’s what I’m talking about. Tomato Soup printer friendly version 3 good-sized shallots, sliced and diced 3 smaller garlic cloves, chopped up A sprinkling of cayenne flakes … Continue reading →

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