How Does Your Garden Grow

Something that excites me about moving out of the city is being able to grow a ginormous garden.  Now, you can grow a garden anywhere you want nowadays, but ginormous needs some space:) I love to get my hands in the soil- yes, I rarely use gloves, because I love the way rich dirt feels and smells, and get this, I love to go barefoot all the time, but that's another blog for another day.  So, needless to say I love to get into the dirt, plant, water, fertilize, and then watch God do His thing with that tiny seed.  It always amazes me how God brings something out of nothing.  He is so good.
So, I've been researching different types of gardening to see what kinds of herbs, veggies, fruits and nuts I'd like to grow organically from heirloom seed, heirloom trees etc, and I am so stoked about this.

Like most of you, I've had gardens here and there and absolutely loved all of it.  I'm finding that there are all kinds of techniques to not only grow, but you can arrange your beds to naturally keep pests away.  On top of all the benefits of good healthy produce, this will save a large amount on our grocery bill + we can share!!! I love to share, because so many of you, my good friends, have shared with me:)  I look forward to growing a healthy garden that's beneficial to both the earth and all the bodies who will eat of it's bounty.    What kind of a garden do you prefer?  I'd love to hear your input, and then maybe next year, you can come and reap the benefits of our first harvest. 

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Have a great day!

chilly nights = gourmet grilled cheese

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I know that sounds crazy in August, but we're going through a much needed cool spell right now in Oklahoma, and well, as the mercury drops, most of us get HUNGRY for something savory.  So, I'm going to share one of our family favorites for those chilly nights.  It's gourmet/grown up grilled cheese sandwiches.  It's important that you don't skimp on ingredients, quality is really important here.  I'll give you the basic recipe, and some options you could add later as you explore the wonderful land of le fromage.

You'll need a panini maker,  a george foreman, or even a regular griddle to make this sandwich.  If you don't have any of the above, try a frying pan- placing a weight on the sandwich as it grills- make sure to flip it once browned.

Gourmet Grilled Cheese sandwiches

Makes 4 sandwiches

good sourdough bread- sliced
1/2 stick butter softened (the real thang)
2 cloves  garlic minced
kosher salt

Mix, butter, minced garlic and a smidge of salt- butter both sides of each slice of bread. set aside
heat up your griddle
mix a combination of 3 of your favorite cheeses, here are some recommendations:
gruyere
havarti
cheddar
swiss
mozzerella
fontina
asiago
pecorino romano
Parmesan (not the powdered stuff:)

Once your pan is heated   you can start constructing.  It's nice to have the griddle heated and to have a great selection of add ons for your grilled cheese such as :  fresh spinach, bacon bits, ham, dijon mustard, horseradish, onion, tomato, sprouts, avocado.........and on and on and on- the possibilities are endless.

Make your sandwich, place it on the griddle, close cover if applicable, and remove once the sandwich has browned, and cheese has melted. 

You'll thank me later- this is fun, easy, and oooooooooooooh so yummy in your tummy.  Let me know what you think once you've tried this.

Have a great evening friends- bundle up:)

Things that make me happy........

Leonidas Tsementzis

Besides time with family and friends, here are a few of the things that make me smile:

Norwichnuts

Lifecreations

Lel4nd

2009 Blog Cabin

Susi

dalangalma

2009 Blog Cabin

Brabourne Farms

Sarah Richardson Cottage

Brabourne Farms

Southern Living

US Army

Under the Mimosa Tree- Susi

2009 Blog Cabin

I'm so thankful that God gives us so much to enjoy- I'm speaking mainly of family, friends, His beautiful creation, the opportunity to give and reach out to others.  I enjoy looking at beautiful things, but, even more than that I'm so thankful to have a healthy happy home, filled with love and laughter.  You're all welcome to come see us anytime.  I'll fix some sweet tea, we can sit on the back porch and visit for a while.  Have a wonderful week!