They’re growing!!!!!! My Sensitive Plants have pushed out their first “real” leaves. These tiny fronds are already acting their part. A little brush with a fingertip causes the leaves to close up and the stem to bend slightly down.
Seedlings are aplenty at the Limbrick house this year! Cameron started oodles of tomatoes and peppers several weeks ago. I followed with lots of zinnias and a smattering of herbs, marigolds, morning glories, and moonflowers. Then I remembered that I forgot to start Sensitive Plant. I found my little half-used packet of seeds from two…
I’m heading to the grocery store for some avacados, limes, and cilantro! We have become regular guacamole-makers in our house over the past three years. We were first inspired by some fabulous gourmet guacamole we had at Pampano in NYC, then a few months later enjoyed it freshly made at Taqueria Poblano in Alexandria, Virginia….
It’s snowing! Here in Virginia the snow has been falling fairly consistently for about 24 hours, which is a BIG deal. The only cars on the road have been heavy trucks and the occasional plow. What to do on a snowy day? Make cinnamon rolls, I say! And if the power goes out while they’re…
I made pancakes twice this past weekend. Practically flourless, these hearty pancakes are my favorites for breakfast with company. I make them for “just us”, too. We like them with maple syrup or honey, sometimes topping with fruit such as bananas, strawberries, or blueberries. A dollop of yogurt is great, too. Leftovers can easily be…
Cameron and I had been working outside all afternoon into the evening (I’m painting the porch!) and wanted a quick and light dinner. A visit to MyRecipes.com, one of my favorite recipe sites, yielded this: Smashed White Bean and Avacado Club. Sounded interesting, was rated five stars, and going vegetarian (even vegan) for the night…
I frequent Panera Bread and they recently switched up their menu items, including a few of their cookies (still missing the original Chocolate Duet – bring it back, please!) While the new “gluten-conscious” chocolate cookie is just okay, I do like their version of a Monster Cookie, so I decided to make my own. It’s…