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Aw thanks It's hard work, but good work....not like WORK work. I hope the cantaloupes come back too. I'm just sick that I killed them. I've used that stuff before but maybe it was when the plants were more established. Newman (the cat in the pic) eats the greens from onions and he loves dill and lettuce. He's funny We eat the field corn sometimes---it's ok if you hit it just right. It's not as sweet but really it's good. Our field corn is used for horse feed, cow feed and even cornmeal and syrup. Wouldn't it just figure that you have a banner year when something like this happens? Ugh. I feel bad for you.

I'm curious, too, Anna. I didn't guess because I figured I was the only dumb one who didn't know what it was!

Lovely sugar snaps. And, for the record, your meal isn't late, it's right on time --I never eat until around 8 pm my time --I know, blasphemy.

FauxPas---LOVING the pea shoots. I may have to do that. MM--Is that a slate or chalkboard that the tacos are on? I think I have the same one and I love it. We eat a lot of striped bass . Good stuff. I'm going fishing in the river at our house tomorrow morning. I'm braving the hummingbird size mosquitos and the monster flies that bite the living hell out of me in the garden so I'm sure they are much worse down there. BUT, I will be bringing beer and tomato juice...that will take the sting out lol. Maybe we'll have some fresh fish for dinner tomorrow night. Anyway, tonights dinner was chef salad. All veggies from the garden. In the middle of the platter is a bit of tuna salad that I made up.

Rotuts, I'm sorry I'm no help but I'm sure someone around here is. FauxPas, another gorgeous batch! I made my one jar of quickles. I think you're right, FP, the frozen garlic should be ok. Thanks for reassuring me

NICE FauxPas!!! I'm so glad you made some And, thanks for bumping the thread......I'm getting ready to make some, too. I don't have any garlic cloves that aren't frozen so I'm nervous about that. I'm going to try the frozen and see if they work ok.

Summer is here in Kansas. Not too super hot, though (yet). We've had rain and sun. Almost perfect for gardens and crops. Thought I'd post some garden pics. This was taken a month ago. I think peas are so pretty! They have now been pulled out and there is just space there waiting for a fall planting of spinach and/or lettuce. This was also taken a while ago. Onions. They are still there but are not as green and I've picked some. The rest of the pictures are from today. Picked this morning. Not a great picture, but you get the point lol. Yes, Huiray, that zuke got away from me. He was hiding and I didn't see him so he got a bit big. As soon as I bring the basket of garden goodies in the cats are all over it. I'm getting ready to make some quick pickles (quickles) here in a bit. Cucumbers. I have a couple more growing to the east. Eggplant Collards Basil Okra--aren't the flowers pretty? A few days ago I noticed the dreaded squash bug had invaded the squash so we sprayed them with some kind of something. The plants did NOT like it and some of the leaves "burned". I killed the cantaloupes (I think). Sigh. Live and learn. The squash are coming back so that's good. The sweet corn is in there too. The field corn looks much better. Go figure. Some of the peppers Some of the tomatoes

I'm getting ready to make a small batch of "quickles" this afternoon. The ones I made last summer lasted well into the winter with no problems. I put those in a mason jar with a lid. Next will be the ones I ferment in that stoneware container that you've seen on the pickle thread.....I guess we should revive that thread soon These that I pictured above last just fine in a tupperware container. I've never had them go bad...but then again, we eat them almost every day with dinner. I use just plain 'ole cider vinegar.

Well, I've decided I am one of the few that just doesn't like dark beer. I really dislike drinking it. I bought some to do onion rings and fish in and, well, I like a light beer batter MUCH better.

Those blueberries look amazing.

Happy Saturday everyone!!! I'm getting ready to head out to the garden but thought I'd post a bit first. I made myself an iced coffee just now. Aren't those good on hot summer days? I don't like coffee really...but I like these. Kim--I haven't had a sloppy joe for years and now I WANT. I think the last time I made them from scratch and they didn't taste they way they should. Huiray--YUM on the lychees. I've only had the canned kind. I know fresh are much much better. A few meals: I made sauce and used up some veggies. Heavy on the squash from the garden. I had this porcini mushroom pasta in the pantry and used that. Oh wow was it good. So I googled it and I can't find it The brand name was in Italian and hard for me to read. I know I ordered it online from somewhere but I can't remember. Pizza night. Why do I post pizza pictures after Ann does??? Mine will never measure up to hers! This is now in a container in the fridge and will be added to and eaten all summer long. Vinegar, touch of sugar, onions and cukes from the garden. Ann's lemon pepper wings again with collards. I have a lot of collards. Had a smidge (what??? smidge isn't a word?? come on spellcheck) of chili left over so of course chili dogs must be made. Light, crispy onion rings on the side.

Glad you're now a non-lurker!

I've never had the pleasure of eating poutine. What makes this one gourmet?

Interesting site. I've never heard of it. I will peruse

It's cocktail time!!!!

I can't believe it's already this time of year!!!! Yay!!! Cocktails with Kerry and Anna!!!!

Oh where to start?????? EVERYTHING looks SO dang good. The meats, the cheeses, the scalloped tomatoes (groan I want those right now for breakfast) the breakfasts, the donuts, oh and that Cinci chili. And perfect ribs. You can't beat perfect ribs. I'm glad you guys had such a great time! And, Rachel!!! So good to see you again. I miss you around here! I read your blog...I hope your new pink kitchen is almost done

I am slowly running out of my precious, hoarded peas from the garden. I know you're supposed to eat them right away after picking, but these are still good even after a few days in the fridge. We needed creamed peas and new potatoes last night. I so wish that we had some ripe tomatoes to go with, but soon.....I must have patience lol. Salad all from the garden except the tomatoes. I've been making a simple oil/champagne vinegar dressing with dill to go on top. My husband fired the grill up and did our venison steaks. Nice summer meal

Happy Father's Day! Just got home from a brunch and movie. We went to the big city. When did movies get SO loud????? I hadn't been to one in years and years. My ears hurt now. Ready to have some wine and relax.\ Chicken enchiladas last night.

David, you're killing me.

I use spring roll wraps which might be why they get a bit darker. They are very crispity! I make a huge batch and then vac. pack and freeze them. So handy--pop 'em out of the freezer and right into the oil to fry. I'm always sad when I run out--which is soon. I did these with ground pork, a bit of shredded cabbage and carrot and shiitake mushrooms. I'm sure I threw some fish sauce in along with cilantro and all the usual suspects.

Yay!!!!! You got peas!!!!

Oh I haven't had good sushi in sooooooooooo long. I wish I could pluck a few pieces off the screen.

Aw, I'm glad you guys tried it I'm not sure why it didn't set up. Someone smarter than I can maybe help us.

Inspired by LiamsAunt, we had pork lettuce wraps, fried rice and spring rolls. I tried to pick the biggest lettuce from the garden but it still was kinda hard to keep the meat in. Very good, though.