This recipe is a bit fussier than I usually post, but worth it, as an occasional treat, and definitely when you want a good substitute for bread. I used flattened fried plantains instead of the bread. Frying is the other thing I don’t typically do, but honestly I ended up with almost as much grapeseed…
Greenhouse Update
And now for the continuing saga of the greenhouse. I was all excited when I did the last post, and the picture of it was pretty impressive, but right after that, we had 30 mph winds. You can see where I’m going with this! I came home from the store, and it looked like a…
Park Geese
If you’ve been to Fauntleroy Park in Gatesville recently, you’ve likely been greeted by the sight and sound of geese. There are still five that have been there since they were born, and seem perfectly content living on the Leon (River). Apparently, lots of people are feeding them. They look very much like domestic swan…
Little Mexico
Since before Christmas, I’ve been waiting to pick up the half hog that we got from Epps Farm. Finally, Monday it was ready, so a couple of my friends and I packed up, and went to Big Creek Butcher Shop in Marlin to pick it up. Don and I had already decided not to try…
Ham Meatball Casserole with Baked Rice
I’m still thinking of ways to use up the ham that I froze from the holidays. This recipe is my spin on my mom’s 1960s chicken and rice casserole recipe. All the flavors I love from my aunts’ Italian meat, bean, and vegetable dish (minestra) are included, plus a couple extra ingredients that I could…