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A quick trip to @rosesseafood this morning and cam

A quick trip to @rosesseafood this morning and came home with these super fresh shrimp. Can’t wait until they are chilled.

So many cucumbers in the garden and the dill is gr

So many cucumbers in the garden and the dill is growing like crazy, so we spent the afternoon making pickles. Fingers crossed they are spicy. We won’t know for days. Waiting is the tough part.

I’m still baking and I’m still trying to get i

I’m still baking and I’m still trying to get it right. Sour dough offers a challenge. Ready to try again. #goodbutnotperfectyet #sourdoughbaker #homemadebread

Before I found @sourdoughsparrow and her amazingly

Before I found @sourdoughsparrow and her amazingly-active 30-year-old starter, I spent an entire month (and at least 10 lbs of @kingarthurbaking bread flour) attempting to get my starter to double. Now my challenge is keeping it inside the jar. Thanks @sourdoughsparrow

Our thanks to the squirrels for leaving a few for

Our thanks to the squirrels for leaving a few for us. #welovepeaches🍑

The first artichoke. (Hope we get many more.) Assu

The first artichoke. (Hope we get many more.) Assuming it will get much larger. Right now it’s tiny.

Salad from the garden tonight. So happy spring is

Salad from the garden tonight. So happy spring is here.

How could we have an 82 degree day on Thursday and

How could we have an 82 degree day on Thursday and wake to 36 degrees Friday? Was nice to have a taste of springtime and great seafood at Top Water Grill. #readyforsummer #galvestonbay

Was expecting broccoli, but this is what appeared

Was expecting broccoli, but this is what appeared instead. Anyone have romanesco recipes? #strangethingsinmygarden

Different foods say Christmas to each of us. For m

Different foods say Christmas to each of us. For me, stuffed artichokes are a tradition that came to America with my Sicilian relatives. I prepare them exactly like my grandparents did a hundred years ago. I’m only half Italian, but those traditions flavor our holidays. #eventhanksgiving

Wish us luck! I posted the first bloom on our papa

Wish us luck! I posted the first bloom on our papaya tree at the end of July. Now it’s a race between a predicted cold front two weeks from now, and ripeness. These fruit are up to 9” long and hard like bricks. #iwantjustone

Happy Thanksgiving from someone who thinks cranber

Happy Thanksgiving from someone who thinks cranberries are the best part of the Turkey Day meal.

@shipleydonuts love the Houston Astros too! #gostr

@shipleydonuts love the Houston Astros too! #gostros #worldseriesbound #houstonastrosbaseball

The prettiest flower in the garden. #iloveyellow

The prettiest flower in the garden. #iloveyellow

Our garden has finally recovered from last winter’s once-in-a-lifetime freeze. Hoping Houston’s Clear Lake area has a nice cool winter, not a frigidly cold one.

When a friend from Georgia brings a gift of Brunsw

When a friend from Georgia brings a gift of Brunswick Stew, you know it’s your lucky day. @lincdix this was really special. #whatsinthisstuffanyway

Summertime in Washington County, Texas @antiqueros

Summertime in Washington County, Texas @antiqueroseemporium

Excited that our first papaya flower is blooming.

Excited that our first papaya flower is blooming. Wish I liked papaya. #papayahaterhere.
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Have you visited Brenham lately? This small town i

Have you visited Brenham lately? This small town is changing fast. Loved our getaway, but it was way too brief. #bebacksoon

My garden is growing gazpacho. I just need a good

My garden is growing gazpacho. I just need a good recipe. #tomatoesofinstagram

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