Sunday, July 12, 2009

Pico De Gallo

Now I have to admit- I don't have a recipe...
I sort of put this together based on a friends recipe.

5 plum tomatoes diced tiny
half of a red onion tiny dice
half of a red sweet pepper tiny dice
5 slices of jalapeno pepper diced
cilantro
salt to taste

Thank you Justin it came delicious- we ate it with crackers and we also used it as a topping for
our Rib Eye steaks....yum!

Update on the MYSTERY plant


Here are a few new pictures of the mystery plant.
If anyone has a clue as to what this is - I would love to know.
It is odd and the blossoms are tiny - but they are really gorgeous!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Bloomin Tuesday

Today is Blooming Tuesday at Mrs. Green Thumb Jean's blog.





A few flowers that are bloomin in my yard today...













A few weeks ago I posted a picture of an odd sort of plant growing in my flower bed...one that I never planted. I asked for some help ID'ing it....well I guess no one knew what it was and I still don't either ,but take a look at the flowers that this weird plant made. They are absolutely gorgeous and there are many of them on each stem. Anyone have a clue now?




Now Im asking for a little more help- this little fellow was on my deck today
and I really
dont know what he is...do you?

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Blue Monday



It's time for Blue Monday .
A big thank you to Sally for hosting such a wonderful event.
Please feel free to pay a visit to Sally at Smiling Sally for more Blue Monday's posts.

Mellow Yellow Monday





We went to NYC to pick our son up at the airport...
as we drove I kept noticing yellow cabs everywhere...
All I kept thinking about was Mellow Yellow Monday-
so Im sharing my cabs with you!













Go on over to Mellow Yellow Monday to find other participants.

Happy 4th of July








Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Outdoor Wednesday

It's Outdoor Wednesday time..
Hosted by the Sweetest Georgia Gal at
Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer
Click on the Button below and join us for some outdoor fun!







Monday, June 29, 2009

Blue Monday


It's time for Blue Monday .
A big thank you to Sally for hosting such a wonderful event.
Please feel free to pay a visit to Sally at
Smiling Sally for more Blue Monday's posts.

Mellow Yellow Monday


Go on over to Mellow Yellow Monday to find other participants.


Park Seeds New Contest -

Tempting Tomatoes Photo Contest!




Just how tempting are your tomatoes? Are they healthy and juicy and just bursting with scrumptious flavor and rich, eye-catching color? If they are, we'd like you to prove it! Enter our Tempting Tomatoes Photo Contest and let us see just what a perfectly gorgeous tomato you've grown.

The photos will be judged on more than the simple awesomeness of the tomato; we'll also be looking at photo quality, which includes composition, color, etc. So, start studying those beautifully delicious fruits (they're probably beginning to ripen about now!) and break out the camera! We'll choose 1 Grand-prize winner, who will receive a $50 Park Seed Gift Certificate, and 3 runners-up, who will each be given a $15 Gift Certificate. The winners will have their names and photos published in an upcoming issue of Park News!

When entering, please include your name, hometown and state, and email address. Also, please be sure to tell us the variety of Tomato you are photographing. You have until July 28 to get your pictures in. More info on how to enter can be found on ParkSeed.com. Good luck!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Outdoor Wednesday








We really need to thank Susan at A Southern Daydreamer for hosting Outdoor Wednesday. She gives us a reason to get outdoors and explore nature!


Canadian Steel Head Trout

Picked up some Canadian Steel Head Trout ...I absolutely love this fish.
It is tender,delicate and not as fatty as traditional salmon.


I really didnt do much to it. Lemon,Parsley,Old Bay and a little black pepper.
It came perfect.

I also made what I call a vegetable medley rice .
I saluted onion,shallot,scallion,carrot,celery and sweet red pepper.
Then I add the rice and saute.
Add the water and salt and bring to a boil.
Once it reaches a boil I turn down the heat to the lowest setting and I let the rice simmer...never lift the top until its done and never ever stir the rice. Just let it be!

I also saluted onion,shallot,garlic and some mushrooms...once translucent I added diced yellow squash.
I let it cook slowly. It came perfect! Not mushy- firm yet still tender.

Did I mention I made a loaf of bread...It was all very yummy!

Monday, June 22, 2009

Bloomin Tuesday

Today is Blooming Tuesday at Mrs. Green Thumb Jean's blog.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Blue Monday


Mellow Yellow Monday


Saturday, June 20, 2009

Camera Critters



Do you want to join the Weekend Meme all about animal/critter photos? Clicking on the post header graphic will take you to the blog where you can sign in if you have made a post, and you can visit other Camera-Critters Captures. Or, clicking HERE will take you to the rules.

Sausage and Peppers/Green Beans and Potatoes

I made a quick sausage and pepper dinner tonight.
I found these small adorable sweet peppers at BJ's and they
made me want to make this dish.



I also steamed some fresh green beans and then some pink and white baby new potatoes.
I then tossed the two with olive oil and a bit of salt.
Oh it was really heavenly!


I threw in a fresh loaf of bread that I baked this morning and a salad and we were set.
Sorry I forgot to take a picture of the bread before we all devoured it.

Buon Appetito!

Happy Fathers Day Papa


Life Lessons

You may have thought I didn't see,
Or that I hadn't heard,
Life lessons that you taught to me,
But I got every word.
Perhaps you thought I missed it all,
And that we'd grow apart,
But Dad, I picked up everything,
It's written on my heart.
Without you, Dad, I wouldn't be
The woman I am today;
You built a strong foundation
No one can take away.
I've grown up with your values,
And I'm very glad I did;
So here's to you, dear father,
From your forever grateful kid.




By Joanna Fuchs


With all my love always...
your Susanna

Friday, June 19, 2009

Fridays Update/and the Mystery Stuff

A quick glance at the radishes...they look good- Im just a little
worried because we have had so much rain and more is in the forecast!
The lettuce seems to be very happy- cooler weather and rain...
I have been picking for dinner every night!

We finally got the tomatoes tied up...they have grown so much with all the rain and they were spread out all over. Now we just need a little sun and they should do great.

The zucchini will be growing upward soon...
The trellises are complete... we will be adding the second level
tomorrow if its not raining!


Now here is a question ...if anyone has any ideas please let me know.

Something has been laying or leaving these little orange things under my eggplant. Not under any other plant in the entire garden.
I have no clue what it is...anyone know?
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