everyday spectechols

gardening. cooking. everyday echols family spectacles.

goat cheese and green bean potato salad

Last summer, one of my dear friends brought this tasty dish with her when she and her daughter came for a back-yard-swimming-pool playdate.  It. Was. AMAZING!  I wanted to eat … Continue reading

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seasonal produce – winter

Happy first day of Winter! And with new seasons come new foods – here’s a general list of what produce is in season in the Winter. If you’d like more … Continue reading

December 21, 2012 · Leave a comment

seasonal produce – fall

The leaves are starting to turn – Fall’s here! And with new seasons come new foods – here’s a general list of what produce is in season in the Fall. … Continue reading

September 22, 2012 · Leave a comment

seasonal produce – summer

Summer’s FINALLY here! And with new seasons come new foods – here’s a general list of what produce is in season in the Summer. If you’d like more information on … Continue reading

June 20, 2012 · Leave a comment

pumpkins, squash, and watermelons! also – when to move from grow lights to natural light

Yay – I’m finally to that point where everything that will be started in doors has been planted!  The last to go in were the quick-growing pumpkins (sweet and jock-o-lantern), … Continue reading

April 26, 2012 · 2 Comments

gf chocolate peanut butter bars

One of my friends in Seattle spent time working as a “chef” for an uppity preschool/ daycare program just north of downtown Seattle.  She used to joke about how she … Continue reading

April 19, 2012 · 2 Comments

asparagus and leek breakfast bread pudding

Spring is in full swing which means asparagus and leeks are at their best!  And thus why I chose to feature them in my contribution to our latest Easter brunch. … Continue reading

April 17, 2012 · Leave a comment

family recipe – puff pancake

When I was growing up, my Mom would always make this recipe on special occasions.  Birthdays, Easter, Christmas, this and powdered sugar were on the table. I love passing this … Continue reading

April 14, 2012 · Leave a comment

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