Monthly Archives: November 2013
My First Turducken with Thyme
Last fall, when I was reading The Essential New York Times Cookbook, I giggled when I read the Turducken recipe. A turkey stuffed with a duck and a chicken? It struck me as monstrously excessive and I just knew that My Pirate would love it. So, I showed him the recipe and he wanted to […]
Sweet Potato Jalapeño Soup
This year, I planted my jalapeño pepper plants in the front of My Victory Garden and all the peppers walked off. I had the very same problem last year at my community garden plot. Pepper theft is prevalent but, I’m not deterred. I’m purchasing my jalapeños for our Thanksgiving dinner’s first course of Sweet Potato […]
Community Garden Shopping
Come join me at the new Community Grown website and follow along as I search for a new community garden plot for next summer! I’m looking for a sunnier space to grow my tomatoes and peppers. Here’s my first post in the series. Do you have a favorite community garden in the Vancouver area? I’d […]
Roasted Chicken Thighs and Potatoes with Fresh Thyme
I grow thyme in my garden primarily for my roasted chicken. Roasted chicken is my signature dish and I only make it for people that I love and adore. I prefer using fresh thyme and since it winters over beautifully, I’ve never tried drying it. I simply snip a few thyme sprigs and toss them on my […]