Wildflower of the week: Queen Anne’s Lace
Queen Anne’s lace is a European introduction to North America. Common along roadsides and in meadows, it is a variety of wild carrot and its leaves resemble carrot leaves. It even smells like carrot tops if you bruise the stem or leaves. Alas, it is not edible. The root is thin and not sweet and … Continue reading
On the 5th Day…we had Hol-e Mole: Chicken/$5/5/5
Day 5 Chicken Hol-e Mole Since I like to leave the dark meat for the tacos, I look for other ways to use the white meat. Again on the Mexican vibe, mole. Love the stuff. Now no this is not “Like Water for Chocolate” so I am not going to give a mole recipe … Continue reading
$5 Chicken, 5 Ways and 5 Days: Day 4 Omelet
Day 4 – Chicken Omelet Brunch is my favorite meal. Really early enough but late enough too and you can have cocktails?! Perfect. So I am always trying to find something good to go with my Bloody Mary and this is it. Of course truth be told I eat this omelet either for breakfast, lunch … Continue reading
5 Ways to cook you $5 Chicken in 5 Days…Day 3: Spicy Chicken Salad
Day 3 – Spicy Chicken Salad A continuation of my 5 Ways to cook you $5 Chicken in 5 Days… I love Thai Salads, all of them Yum Yum, yes yummy! So I decided to try to make a version of it with my good ole trusty rotisserie chicken. And this is what I came … Continue reading
Postcard from Bridgeport Part 7 of 7
This is the amazing Paradox Ink logo. See told you it was cool! http://www.paradoxink.com/ Bridgeport CT There is an energy coming from the pavement, around the curves of the amazing historic building, in the scent from the water close by and an ancient power in the green of grass parks (so many!) and the trees … Continue reading
Postcard from Bridgeport Part 6 of 7 (yep one more to come…)
I never bake. So this is perfect. Upcycled/Recycled Baking dish from an amazing photographer Emily Denaro. She had some beautiful large-scale work as well. But this got my FarmHouse eye a’shining. The jeweler’s allows you to see details of the individual photos you would otherwise miss. It actually increases the scale and depth of the … Continue reading
Postcard from Bridgeport Part 5 of (okay I lost count)
This is an amazing organization. They have gardens all over the city! All over! They grow yummy food. And… Among many things provide good healthy food to folks in need. Wonderful stuff. Check out there video on YouTube: search “BCLT Gardens” ——————– Bridgeport CT There is an energy coming from the pavement, around the curves … Continue reading
Postcard from Bridgeport Part 4 of (more for sure)
Okay a little FarmHouse Magazine “Jeopardy” A: Giddy! Happiness! Joy! Q: What was your reaction when you first saw the work of artist Robin Gilmore Topp of Made In Bridgeport CT? Made In Bridgeport is a line of amazingly elegant, modern jewelry and wearable art made from upcycled and recycled hardware and other cool “junk” … Continue reading
Postcard from Bridgeport Part 3 of 4 (or so…)
Here is a young artist making something beautiful and telling it like it is: “Believe In Yourself” “Hope, No Fear” Among other great thoughts love it! ———– Bridgeport CT There is an energy coming from the pavement, around the curves of the amazing historic building, in the scent from the water close by and an … Continue reading
Postcard from Bridgeport Part 2 of 4 (or so…)
This is Liz Squillace her company Paradox Ink makes very very cool t-shirts. Her logo is just about the coolest thing I have seen. I wanted to buy at least three of the shirts she had… Here she is making one, she looks happy about the result! Love seeing a smile during the creative process! … Continue reading
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