Have you ever wondered what to do with those cute pie pumpkins that start showing up in stores around September? Or, have you ever wanted to make pumpkin puree, completely…
Whole Smoked Turkey (or Chicken) on the Traeger
Making a whole smoked turkey on the Traeger (or other wood pellet grill) is easier than you might think, and it turns out delicious! We have been commissioned on numerous…
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bar Recipe
I am going to start this post off with a confession – Hubby and I eat a lot of bars. They are a quick and efficient snack, and a way…
Planting our Spring Garden
The spring garden has been under planning and development since December of last year. In order to expand our growing season before it gets hot, we started nearly all our…
Malabar Spinach – How to Grow and Use
Have you ever heard of malabar spinach? I had never heard of it until I started looking for veggies that would grow well in the Phoenix desert in the summer.…
Monsoon Season Garden!
If you live in the southwest desert (or other similar spot), you know all about monsoon season! The stifling dry heat builds and builds, until you start to see those…
Ordoรฑo Chile Plant
As we have continued to expand our garden (read more about our garden build here), we’ve been trying out some unique varieties of vegetables. One of the fun things about…