(from top to bottom: swiss chard & tomatoes from the garden with white beans; basil, tomato, chicken garlic oil pasta; shrimp, basil, tomato pasta garlic oil; barbeque chicken pizza on whole wheat dough)
With the garden growing, we have enjoyed many meals using ingredients from things right in our own backyard. Everyday, I (or Ben) spend time watering our little garden. I always thought I would end up having a brown thumb like my mom (no offense mom), but so far so good. Tending to garden is quite relaxing, as long as the weather isn't too hot. I never imagined that I would enjoy it so much.
Our dinners have been more interesting of late. One of the main reasons is Ben now works so close to home and his schedule is not as hectic, so the main chef of the house is finally back. He is definitely much better in the kitchen than I am. He knows how to mix ingredients really well to get something superb and healthy. Me? I have to follow recipes. My Benny is just that good. Another of the reasons I love him so much!
Thanks to our home grown ingredients of basil, tomatoes, and swiss chard, we have enjoyed many delicious meals with many more sure to come. Now, what shall we have for dinner tonight?
p.s. I get emails regarding what type of cameras or sewing machine I use, so I finally put the info up in my sidebar on the right. Just in case you were interested.
oh my goodness... those all look delicious. recipes?
ReplyDeleteOh, these look SO good!!! We've been trying to eat a lot healthier and each of these meals are just perfect! I was hoping to garden this summer but Hatch took over so now I'm preparing for next summer! We're composting to get ready for it. Please post a recipe!!!! They all look delicious!!!
ReplyDeletei hope to get recipes up. actually, i hope that ben would blog once a week and share recipes with everyone. maybe soon...
ReplyDeleteHey! If you do decide on a familyphoto I would love to feature it with the rest at www.dosfamily.com
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Greetings from sweden
Isn't it wonderful to have a husband who is a great cook? I love it. Unfortunately, he's taught me a lot in the past few years and loves it when I cook … how did that happen? He's still the best with creative cooking and I prefer recipes like you. :)
ReplyDeleteYummy!! Would love to see recipes!
ReplyDeleteso yummy!!! you should have a recipe sidebar!!!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
adrienne K.
They all look great! We're the same way - my Love is the top chef of our nest and creates all of these amazing dishes from nowhere...me, I too have to follow a recipe or his directions :).
ReplyDeleteI am cracking up because I just went to defrost the chicken for dinner, and found only one cutlet. For SIX people! Decided we would have to hit the store and pick something up on the way to school..and then...
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Do you happen to have the room for 6 people tonight?
These dishes look DELICIOUS!!! I have spent my summer browsing farmers markets to (hopefully) increase the amount of fresh food my family uses in our meals. And I began my "garden" this summer as well with my cute little basil plant!
ReplyDeleteif ben does make a cakies blog appearance once a week and share some recipes, my life would be much better.
ReplyDeleterecipes for all of these meals pictured (especially the pizza :)) would be greatly appreciated.
Yum, yum and more yum!!! What fantastic meal!
ReplyDeletelooks so delish! don't forget you won $20 on my blog for Mary Kay items. www.marykay.com/weRallbeautiful
ReplyDeletewow those plates look so professional and yummy!
ReplyDeleteI on the other hand am the opposite...my mom has the green thumb, and as far as I know...I do not. :P
Those are some beautiful meals, my friend.
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