April, May & June 2014

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I've got one week of teaching summer school left, but already have felt the lift in creative energy from the school year being officially over.  It was a great year, some great accomplishments and learning experiences...but it was hard.  I am relieved and am feeling more energy to write and "piddle" at things I enjoy.  Updating what we eat is one of those enjoyments....so to catch up on just a few things (I didn't take very many food pictures so far this year...just didn't have the desire).  But make no mistake...we have eaten very well thanks to Everything Man. 

my brother's BBQ chicken...gorgeous and so delicious

Mother's day BBQ at Mikey's...the best grill man I know.

my brother, the grill master

strawberry shortcake & carrot cake cupcakes

instructions to put together our new tiny grill...my favorite note is To complete assembly you will need: One bag of charcoal.  Thanks for that!  


summer basil

Kimberly Queen Fern...not sure if it will last the summer...but we'll see

purslane...it will for sure last the summer

peppers and onions


perfect for our little patio

roses to brighten indoors

warming the tortillas on the grill...love that char

a little brew

steak!

more peppers and onions

fajita fixin's

verde spices, cumin, salt, pepper, chile powder and masa

pork shoulder seasoned with verde spices & masa

roasted poblanos



browned and cut up pork

onion sautéing in bacon fat

broth at the ready and some of the juices deglazed from the porky pan

chiles in...now to simmer...Chile verde, one of our top 5 favorites.

June 21st
pancetta rendering for crawfish etoufee



makings of a redneck margarita a.k.a. a shot of great tequila dressed with lime and salt

nectarines straight from the San Joaquin Valley...where I grew up

thank you costco for shelling all our seafood!

fresh tomato and garlic


we ate it all...sorry no pictures...it was time to eat!

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