Pretty pretty~
Happening soon~
Don't let this pic steer you away:)
Most of us can make mini bouquets ..if we are lucky enough to have some dirt and flowers:)
I'd love huge Dutch Master bouquets,but that's not going to happen so I go w/ what's popping:)
These could be very cute as individual place setting bouquets..
So I know I prefer showing pretty food..I usually doll up everything we eat and I rarely take pics of dinner because we 're hungry on the spot.
I don't doll this up..I could..a little extra shrimp brochette on top..etc..
I have a repertoire of repeats..a binder..we all do right?
This one I keep talking about lol and both my daughters made it..One LOVED it..the other one no..
Look at my notes..it's a dish that requires you to pay attention to it:)
I started making this in 2013..Nancy was coming over.
I loved having a friend across the street..
C'est la vie people move..
Anyway she loved it too..
It's one of my fave weeknight meals..
Sheet pan glory.
You need the garlic:)You need the oil..the smoked paprika all over the place..salt ..I love smoked parika.
a few chili flakes..I'm perfectly happy to leave all the sausage to J..as you can see by my sheet pan plate.
I even repeat myself in notes to self..Season season season lol.
And keep an eye on that broiling lol..
It's one leftover I love (cold) no shrimps are left no sausage pieces..but it ends up being such a great couscous salad.
Just saying;)
PS My penmanship is much better than above..this is quick quick..
I'm starting a new little experiment..micro greens..got a kit..I'll keep you posted..found the cutes rock at the base of my mailboxes..(communal)..Think Wisely..yes..in everything;)
And wow.. she didn't even know she had them♥
Take care..I post more in this season..because I'm outdoors more..
Soul Food.♥
Max is 14 this weekend..I can't believe it.
Determination is his middle name:)♥He's focused.So focused.
All 4 are different..all 4 are some of the greatest loves of my life .
On my knees grateful that they are so tender and loving.
My wealth .
My apologies. I think it's been a very long while since I thought to check your blog. I have to spend some time going through some older ones.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Max. I know how dear your not so littles are to you.
Isn't this the best season M? New surprises in the garden almost every day.
Oh A..it's like a double Instagram quite boring for all of us on IG to see again..no worries!!!THis is the best..I would grow one of everything if I could A..I bet you too..:)
DeleteI try - lol Always looking for space to fit more things in. Mal says I have plenty of empty space. It's so hot that soon the pansies will take their last breaths, then I will fill the space with something else.
DeleteI bought my pansies late..I missed them so their shelf life will be short;;;
DeleteThe shrimp look so delicious I can hardly bear it, even just looking at the photo! And your garlic -- which reminds me, I keep forgetting to ask you -- when do you pull the garlic out of the ground? My scapes are pretty tall. I only have one that took so I don't want to pull it too soon (but I'd love to use the pot for something else, so might add it to the same -- do you think that would be OK?) Every bloom is dazzling and I love the sweet bouquets. You're right -- outdoors is soul food. I'm so glad you are celebrating a birthday this weekend. Indeed, wealthy beyond words.
ReplyDeleteWell what you see in this pic are not scapes..look top right sidebar.June calendar..those are scapes..they are not up yet..a lovely curly thing will come up.. you cute those and use in food..then when the leaves begin to brown on the garlic..your harvest and dry..
DeleteJeanie..Google Fruition Seeds and Garlic..Deb..told me about her.I have my ways because I only met this girl later in life but she is a wealth of info!!
When I make that sheet pan after I mix all together I put it back in a warmed oven..I can't take a cool dinner.;)
Me too and the weather seems fine!Usually..in the past..only M is lucky w/ weather..
Your flowers with the lemons are so pretty. The shrimp recipe sounds great! I have been growing micro greens for months now and love them! The company I went with is Hamama.
ReplyDeleteI'll look into it..Thanks Penny! One glitch may be if it's solely US.. exchange..shipping..duties..I have to watch all that..But thank you!
DeleteThere is so much inspiration for photos in the garden during the summer. It seems that every day there is some new and beautiful thing. I think the shrimp recipe looks delicious! I bought a package of micro greens and some equipment, but haven't tried them yet. I think I'll wait until autumn. There are plenty of greens in the garden these days. Your lilacs are pretty, pretty, pretty.
ReplyDeleteI could have waited too:) I was too curious..it's different than my seed starting fr transplant..no dirt:) Clean and so far I already see progress..May become a habit:)Would like to find micro green seeds locally..Yes I get inspired at every flower pic I see Lorrie..like you:)Have a great weekend!
DeleteIsn't it fun making bouquets from flowers we pick from our gardens again?!I love the lemon idea. Do the flowers love it? Maybe it keeps the water fresher too. I can't believe Max is 14 already! In less than two and a half years Mack will be 14 too. Amazing. The first time I ever had shrimp paired with sausage was at Lindsay and Bob's. He made a wonderful pasta dish with the two. I never would have imagined the combination! I'll save your recipe photo with your notes! I love how you share tried and trues. ♥ Yes, the binder. Mine has become so big! Making a couple of recipes from my binder for our family swim tomorrow :) I grew pea shoots and radishes sprouts during the winter just to see something sprouting. Love using them on salads, etc. Beautiful white irises that your daughter grew but forgot. Been there, LOL!
ReplyDeleteHers are tall tall..they came with the house..I think she planted her first 3 perennials this past week:)
DeleteYes bouquets are so fun
So lilacs are not long lived..but day 1 perfect day 2 perfect..day 3 never looked..day 4 sad..but water had evaporated.lol lots of things could have led to their demise..Definitely 2 days!I have always loved your sprouts:)Where has time gone:):):(:(
I just noticed the chicken coop, cutting grass and Lucas behind the wheel photos!! OMG.
ReplyDeleteOli was cutting the grass..that's Max in the car.
DeleteThat car..I bought it in 86..
a few yrs ago..I forget lol..maybe 8..Caroline was married in the car:)♥The girls learned how to drive on back roads with me in it..I loved it..It was my summer car as a realtor not everyone liked wide open air lol..I decided to part with it..Caroline said you're seling it? We want to buy it:)
Well I was touched.
Anyway of course I gave it to her and they have put a lot of $$ into it keeping it up..
I am sure the boys won't fit in it.She LOVES it..and it sits her to a t..it's HER summer car .The boys love it too..she took such cute pics:)
Lucas starts drivers ed this summer..OY.
Wow, even Max is looking older! I just assumed it was Lucas because he'll be able to drive first :) How great that they still have that car! It still looks great :)
DeleteIt is hard to see our grandsons growing up so quickly. My oldest two are now fifteen, my youngest just one. I long for the day when I can see them all in person. I hope Max had a lovely birthday. I love to see all of your photographs, both here and on IG. You have a beautiful eye for all things and I love the artistic perspective you put on everything, even what you think is not so pretty. I am lacking in that talent. I just click and shoot and if it works it works! haha Loving the new photos of your grandsons in the side column. Such handsome boys. I wish I had a drawer full of repeats. I just have my blue binder. I had many recipes in the UK, but sadly had to leave behind. I will just collect again! I hope you are having a beautiful weekend in your gardens. Sunny and warm here. Lucas staring drivers ed? wow! It won't be long before my two start also. why can't time stand still!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love every stage but I admit I'd love a new baby in the family..ain't gonna happen lol.
DeleteWE celebrate tomorrow..Rain we had today on and off w/ lots of sun and humidity.
Yes weed whacked..weeded..etc..transplanted..all the fun dirty stuff;)
Great pics Monique!
ReplyDeleteAs yours were! Truly.
DeleteHappy 14th birthday to Max! Through blogging, I have enjoyed your grandchildren from birth. Love the new photos in your side column! I need to update my blog LOL. Garlic is doing great, and so is Joe's. A friend stopped by and was amazed at Joe's garlic and was inspired to plant some this fall. Lucas will be starting drivers ed...wow time really has flown. I have another peony story for you...will email you later.
ReplyDeleteI need to change many sidebar pics too:)Thing is my daughter takes way better family pics tan I do now so I need hers lol..Looking forward to the peopny story my doubles are popping now..I'll share soon..Clare is so cute Debbie..I know people see the garlic and get happy..my tomatoes though if I dont find a cure Ill cry..started from seed transplanted 10 days ago all of a sudden SPOTS on leaves..OH lalalalala.
DeleteThe tomato seeds you gave me did very well, but now some of the leaves are "pale" in color. Hmmmm....not sure. Fingers crossed.
DeleteDebbie mine too!!
DeleteBut I even have NEW seeds from a company..same thing..I removed them yesterday/mine were spotty..I''ll keep a close eye..you shouldtoo..I know you will..It could be the weather..hot hot..so I plnated..then cold..then temperate how hot hot hot..not constant..:(
Looks delicious! Hope you had a fun bday celebration! xo
ReplyDeleteYes..short and sweet! So different!But still..LOVELY..
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