Every year I plant a garden and what I plant changes a bit. From the moment the plants are in the ground, I dream of delicious, colorful produce. It’s a wonderful dream because in January, all the fresh produce is tasteless and disappointing. However, my dream often times turns into a nightmare overnight.’ Yes, you…
Archives for August 2013
Party Thyme, Preserving the Summer – What is blanching?
Last night I shared some fresh salsa made in my super cool KitchenAid blender. I’m lovin’ my new blender! It’s sssssooooo much better than my old cheapo Oster blender! This upgrade was long overdue. If you recall, my salsa recipe called for blanched tomatoes. Well, I’ve been thinking that you may not be familiar with…
Party Thyme, Preserving the Summer – Fresh Salsa
Have you ever had something that was just adequate for the task but you really wanted an upgrade? However, the only thing standing between you and your new goodie was the cost? Well, look what I picked up the other day. Yup, a KitchenAid blender! Isn’t she a beauty? My old blender was one I…
Party Thyme, Preserving the Summer – Make Your Own Blackening Seasoning
My in-laws are very colorful and amazing people. One of the things that I find so amazing is that virtually all of them are self employed. Yup! This even goes back to my huband’s granddad and mamaw. They were both immigrants from Croatia and he was a shrimper. This entrepreneurial spirit carried on to…
Party Thyme, Preserving the Summer – Tex Mex Chicken Burgers
When I say “burgers” what comes to mind? Do you think of a thick angus burger? Do you think of a veggie burger? Or perhaps you think of a fast food place? Well, when I say the word “burger” in my house, I am faced with a challenge. My guys all want that thick, juicy,…
The Project Stash 12
WOW, my summer has totally flow by. I can’t believe that it’s the second half of August! That means that the Party Thyme spice giveaway and recipe link party opens in just 5 days. Today, I started a recipe countdown until Party Thyme starts. Here’s what I shared! Make Your Own Italian Seasoning, Rosemary Smashed Potatoes,…
Party Thyme, Preserving the Summer – Make Your Own Italian Seasoning
Okay, now let’s be honest with each other, okay? I was not only a spice addict but a spice blend addict too! My spice cabinet was overflowing with TONS of bottles & tins filled with spices, herbs, and spice blends. So many goodies that went stale before I could use them all. Now be honest,…
Party Thyme, Preserving the Summer – Rosemary Smashed Potatoes
One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four Five Potato, Six Potato, Seven Potato, More! That should be my family’s chant is whenever I serve potatoes as a side dish. Why? Well, they go crazy whenever we have potatoes with dinner. Is your family nuts for potatoes too? If so, they’re going to love this…
Party Thyme, Preserving the Summer – Blueberry Syrup
Good morning! Well, it’s just 5 days until the Party Thyme spice giveaway and recipe link party opens! Yes, it’s just 5 days until August 26th! Where has the summer gone? Just to recap, our giveaway in August is super amazing! Why? It’s not just a giveaway for September’s featured spices. Nope, it’s not! Five…
#Wal-mart #SchoolSupplies + #DuckTape = AWESOME!
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walmart for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Okay, I admit it. I’m a geek who LOVES school supplies. Yup, I love this time of year. There’s nothing like openeing a new box of crayons and seeing all those pointy tips and beautiful…