Wisconsin is under an “excessive heat warning” for the better part of this week. I like the heat, the sweat, the lethargy I feel when it the heat index is +100. My chickens, on the other hand, are not fans. The poor ladies and their gentleman have serious needs during the dog days of summer.Continue reading “Heat Wave: shade for the chickens and "Spearjitos" with raspberries for the humans”
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Lemon Thyme Ice Cream…with Rhubarb Syrup
* I have a few summer goals, two of which involve my health: weight loss and training for a 1/2 marathon. My intentions are good, my desire is strong, yet here I sit watching Breaking Bad and having a deliciously large helping of Lemon Thyme Ice Cream topped with Rhubarb Syrup for dinner. Hey – theContinue reading “Lemon Thyme Ice Cream…with Rhubarb Syrup”
Transplant #1…and Catnip?
This afternoon our jalapenos, cabbage, kale, and brussel sprout seedlings all moved up in the world. They were transplanted from trays to small pots. Transplants marked with pink post-its The catnip has still not sprouted! Uh, oh kitties. Maybe that’s a good thing? Last year, we were mauled by Benson, the cat, every time weContinue reading “Transplant #1…and Catnip?”
The Dump Garden
My creature empathy extends itself to plant empathy. I can’t help it. We plant little seeds in trays, take care of them, nurture them, feed them, love them, put our hopes into them, and then, when it’s time to plant them into the ground outside, inevitably, Andy says, “We don’t have room for ALL ofContinue reading “The Dump Garden”
Tantalizing Tastes and Smells: The First Major Harvest
Our gardens are flourishing, and last night marked the first major food preservation event of the season. The herb garden smells tantalizing and is growing beyond expectations . Our basil plants were ready for a good cleaning, and our summer savory was beautifully out-of-control. Chamomile was definitely gorgeous, but also in need of a goodContinue reading “Tantalizing Tastes and Smells: The First Major Harvest”
Fettuccine Alfredo with a Summer Twist
A few summers ago, when we had an abundance of fresh veggies and were particularly into grilling them, Andy concocted this Roasted Red Pepper Fettuccine Alfredo recipe. It has become a late summer favorite, which we look forward to all year long! We serve it with another of Andy’s creations, Butter-Parsley Bread. Roasted Red PepperContinue reading “Fettuccine Alfredo with a Summer Twist”
Herbs and Berries! Oh my!
Last week, we harvested several herbs from our herb garden, including lavender, chamomile, basil, oregano, curly parsley, and flat-leaf parsley. My mom (Darcy’s) surprised us by buying us a much-needed dehydrator, which we tried out for the first time on our herbs. Additionally, we dehydrated several cups of mulberries from our second harvest. Before weContinue reading “Herbs and Berries! Oh my!”
The Poquette Zoo and Kitchen 