Shelby

BEAUTIFUL!

Oh nice! Last year mine looked just like that, minus the artichoke, all summer long. I gave up.

That's a great idea--using the wet paper towels. We've had a couple of our zuke plants completely give up and die. A couple have made a come back. More seeds have been planted so we'll see if we can get a second wave going on. Some of our squash are doing the same thing--rotting off. Frustrating.

Wooo Hooo!!! I, too, will travel along with my (cheap, boxed) wine in my hand. I chuckled at the menu "Food Without A Face" .

Dinner last night was so good. The first tomato from the garden usually isn't very good. This one was spectacular. I could have eaten like 20 more slices. Along with that new potatoes and creamed peas--something I don't make too often. Awfully good with our potatoes. And, the first okra from the garden which I screwed up and didn't fry it as crispy as I like it. Oh well, there will hopefully be more to come. Oh and I SV'd some domestic turkey wings and then Ronnie smoked them. Very summery meal.

I haven't investigated it, but does camelcamelcamel notify you if you sign up?

Welcome home! That fridge won't be empty for long. The bed is ...weird. Cute, but weird. Brilliant idea on the ice ( I love crushed ice ).

Pickage today featuring the first ripe tomato

Almost there!

Yeah, this hot weather is something else. I just got in from the garden --its 80 F with 73% humidity. I'm dripping. In honor of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest tomorrow :

I might need to move in with you for a while.

I've had my bag packed since yesterday and I'm ready to go Where will you guys stay after the townhouse is sold? I'm already looking forward to tonight's cocktail... I can't remember if you guys left some from last time so you'd be ready for tonight?

I did 160F for about 9.5 hours. We will see if we like them tonight

I've thawed out some domestic turkey wings. They were previously brined. I want to SV them and then throw them on the smoker tomorrow for a bit. Anyone done this? Time and temp? I've seen 136F for 12 hours, 160F for 6 hours and 160F for 9.5 hours. I'm leaning towards the 136 for 12. Any thoughts?

Agreed. Sealing wax ups the presentation appeal.

Well, if it's Barbie dolls with prosciutto dresses, then I'll have to buy another wardrobe case to keep my new Barbies in.

Glad you're home safe and sound

It's almost that time again. I'm sure many places are far too dry to allow fireworks, but at least some good eating is possible

I'll have a Michigan followed by a plate of what Kay had.

HAPPY CANADA DAY! 🇨🇦 You guys cooking anything good up there?

LOVE these.

Thank you Elsie!!!! We had a good time

Grape leaves. They help keep the cucumbers crisp. I place a layer on the bottom of the crock and on the top.

YUM

Pork belly noodle bowls last night