Author: Carolyn Binder
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Smoky Bloody Marys
I don’t drink cocktails very often, so when I do, I want them to be special (I sound like the most interesting man in the world, don’t I)? I love to make cocktails from scratch, with fresh herbs and fruits and vegetables. Once you imbibe, you will, too! These Smoky Bloody Marys are an original,…
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Badass Mango Jalapeño Jam
Badass Mango Jalapeño Jam is legendary around Cowlick Cottage Farm. People have been known to steal jars right out of the pantry. Can you imagine? Who would do such a thing? Mango Jalapeño Jam brings out the badass in some people. It all starts with perfectly ripe mangoes and fresh jalapeños from the garden. The…
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Best Guacamole from the Garden
Guacamole is a food for gods and gardeners. With its origins from our neighbors in Mexico, it is simple to make–an everyday food. But it literally bursts with the flavors of the summer garden. I think the keys to great guacamole are using the freshest ingredients available, and using a molcajete and tejolete (mortar and…
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Farmers Market Meditation
I always feel rich when I leave the farmers market, do you? I went early this morning, for two reasons—one, because my daughter, who just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, asked me to fix her some healing meals. That’s a serious request in this house. And two, because my friend, June, happened to…
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Garden Walk at Cowlick Cottage Farm
Just a few shots of my garden walk this morning. Everything is in full bloom! I love this time of year. I’m growing lots of sunflowers from seed. They are mixed in among my veggies to attract pollinators. They also make a pretty, impromptu support for cucumbers and other vining veggies. I’m very excited to…
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A Very Special Delivery–Ayla Grace Flynt
There’s been a whole lot going on in our lives lately. Mainly, we are so happy and excited to announce the special delivery of our first granddaughter, Ayla Grace Flynt. She is an impatient sort of girl (like her mother), so she decided to show up early…two months early. She’s been giving her mama and…
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Growing and Harvesting Potatoes
Today was one of the best gardening days of the year. Why, you ask? Well, because the potatoes were ready to harvest! I love this culinary treasure hunt, searching for those delightful spuds hiding deep in the soil, clinging to the long roots of the seed potatoes that I planted last fall. As soon as…
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Indoor Plant Décor Virtual Blog Tour and a Seed Keeper Giveaway!
Most gardeners love garden books almost as much as gardening. I do, and I was delighted to receive a copy of Indoor Plant Décor, written by my beautiful and talented friends, Kylee Baumle and Jenny Peterson. My gardening experience tends to be focused on growing vegetables and flowers outside, but Kylee and Jenny have gotten…