1. An act or instance of determining mentally upon some action or result.
2. purpose or attitude toward the effect of one's actions or conduct: a bungler with good intentions.
The thought that putting seed to ground, and the assumption of it growing; to have an incredible garden to show off with all the trimmings makes the visualization almost complete....
Expanding the thinking now seems fitting..
One of my favorite books created an effective grocery store in her back yard.... Well, I'm sure that everybody will be screaming "DUH" that's why you have a garden, silly!
The Quarter-Acre Farm: How I Kept the Patio, Lost the Lawn, and Fed My Family for a Year Jesse Pruet, Spring Warren
Not only do I want to have a Cocktail Garden, but to be able to use my garden all year long, it seems to be an incredibly huge task... I know people do this with no challenge and its not a big deal..
Living in desert conditions and having a very small backyard, (not even a 1/4 of an acre, More like, 1/8 of an 1/8 of an acre). This is a Giant task to be reckoned with...
Can it be done? Of course.... But the dedication is a different story...When people have forty hr work weeks, errands on the side and countless other responsibilities, the last thing to come home to is manual labor...
There I said it... LAZY!
Is it? Or is being exhausted from the days' antics the reason... Whatever the path results from, I just know I have a challenge to step up to....
Well the question is and has been asked already! WHY? Why do You Garden? I asked it... Yep!... Mr. Nitty Gritty Dirt Man, an incredible blogger, http://nittygrittydirtman.wordpress.com/ even had a contest to win a most fabulous ever book "wanting that book by the way" asked the question!... By the way, He received incredible answers for it!
Maybe I still haven't learned why yet! Well, honestly I know I haven't learned yet! When I wrote my response on his blog, I probably didn't reach down deep enough to have a good answer as I thought I had...
Here is my response!
"This is the same question I had posted a while back, so many answers and thoughts, YOU can’t just have one… I really reached within, inside and tried to dig for what could be the right or comforted thought… But I have no answer, unless gardening really is to challenge myself.. I think a lot of non-gardening people think that to work a garden is to be a hard worker and time consuming, although that may be correct for it could come easy to some, but what if the gardener feels the power of being nurturing, and competitive all rolled up at the same time… Make that seedling function no matter how many seeds it takes, and each time you become more understanding and educated and wiser… I’m not sure how The question, “Why do you garden?” is so important. But it just is… There is no better question than to ask yourself each and every season, Right?"
SERIOUSLY,
I thought is was a good answer... But, I really still need to reach and learn...
Appetizers
http://www.southernliving.com/food/entertaining/appetizer-recipes-00400000052549/page34.html
Guajillo
[gwah-HEE-yoh] chiles are dried peppers with a bright tangy taste and
kick of heat. Find them at grocery stores and super-centers alongside
other Hispanic ingredients. Cook the chiles in hot oil for just seconds
to mellow out the flavor and for easy crumbling. Don't let the 3/4 cup
minced garlic scare you away. The flavor smooths out as it cooks.
2. purpose or attitude toward the effect of one's actions or conduct: a bungler with good intentions.
The thought that putting seed to ground, and the assumption of it growing; to have an incredible garden to show off with all the trimmings makes the visualization almost complete....
Now that I have tackled some challenges, I need to have some for-thought as to how I use the product... I have done things to see if I would succeed... I made jelly, mustard, wonderful recipes, dried herbs, gave plants as gifts... Trying to Start a purposeful Cocktail Garden for unique social food and drink,
Expanding the thinking now seems fitting..
One of my favorite books created an effective grocery store in her back yard.... Well, I'm sure that everybody will be screaming "DUH" that's why you have a garden, silly!
The Quarter-Acre Farm: How I Kept the Patio, Lost the Lawn, and Fed My Family for a Year Jesse Pruet, Spring Warren
Not only do I want to have a Cocktail Garden, but to be able to use my garden all year long, it seems to be an incredibly huge task... I know people do this with no challenge and its not a big deal..
Living in desert conditions and having a very small backyard, (not even a 1/4 of an acre, More like, 1/8 of an 1/8 of an acre). This is a Giant task to be reckoned with...
Can it be done? Of course.... But the dedication is a different story...When people have forty hr work weeks, errands on the side and countless other responsibilities, the last thing to come home to is manual labor...
There I said it... LAZY!
Is it? Or is being exhausted from the days' antics the reason... Whatever the path results from, I just know I have a challenge to step up to....
Well the question is and has been asked already! WHY? Why do You Garden? I asked it... Yep!... Mr. Nitty Gritty Dirt Man, an incredible blogger, http://nittygrittydirtman.wordpress.com/ even had a contest to win a most fabulous ever book "wanting that book by the way" asked the question!... By the way, He received incredible answers for it!
Maybe I still haven't learned why yet! Well, honestly I know I haven't learned yet! When I wrote my response on his blog, I probably didn't reach down deep enough to have a good answer as I thought I had...
Here is my response!
"This is the same question I had posted a while back, so many answers and thoughts, YOU can’t just have one… I really reached within, inside and tried to dig for what could be the right or comforted thought… But I have no answer, unless gardening really is to challenge myself.. I think a lot of non-gardening people think that to work a garden is to be a hard worker and time consuming, although that may be correct for it could come easy to some, but what if the gardener feels the power of being nurturing, and competitive all rolled up at the same time… Make that seedling function no matter how many seeds it takes, and each time you become more understanding and educated and wiser… I’m not sure how The question, “Why do you garden?” is so important. But it just is… There is no better question than to ask yourself each and every season, Right?"
SERIOUSLY,
I thought is was a good answer... But, I really still need to reach and learn...
So "The God Father" term " Take it to the Mattress," Is true,
Got to fight! fight! fight!.... as the chant, repeats in my head!
Seedling Check-In
My Seedlings are beginning to sprout, well just the Lemon, & Armenian Cucumbers and Black Cherry Tomato...
They Look amazing though, I can't wait!
We are having another real cold time again, it is on the verge of a freeze for the next three nights... compared to all of the weather that is going on else where, this really isn't anything to worry about... but, I do have to prolong my work in the garden as well... darn it!
So with that at hand,
Here is another thought to Cocktail hour! My favorite time!
Would Non-Alcoholic drinks be welcomed also? Just a thought?
Cocktails
http://hamptonroadshappyhour.com/barracuda
Got to fight! fight! fight!.... as the chant, repeats in my head!
Seedling Check-In
My Seedlings are beginning to sprout, well just the Lemon, & Armenian Cucumbers and Black Cherry Tomato...
They Look amazing though, I can't wait!
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| Black Cherry Tomatoes |
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| Cucumbers |
We are having another real cold time again, it is on the verge of a freeze for the next three nights... compared to all of the weather that is going on else where, this really isn't anything to worry about... but, I do have to prolong my work in the garden as well... darn it!
So with that at hand,
Here is another thought to Cocktail hour! My favorite time!
Would Non-Alcoholic drinks be welcomed also? Just a thought?
Cocktails
Barracuda
http://hamptonroadshappyhour.com/barracuda
Ingredients
1 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Southern Comfort
1 oz. Triple Sec
3 oz. 7-Up
Lime wheel, Blackberries, Pomegranate seeds to garnish (or whatever you have)
Directions
Combine
the three spirits in an ice filled cocktail shaker. Cover, shake
well, and pour into a Rocks glass. Add the 7-Up, gently stir, garnish
accordinly, and get ready to feel the bite of your delicious
Barracuda! Cheers!
Appetizers
Shrimp Mojo de Ajo
http://www.southernliving.com/food/entertaining/appetizer-recipes-00400000052549/page34.html
Try these shrimp that are smothered in a
Mojo de Ajo sauce made from Guajillo peppers that boast a tangy taste
with a kick of heat.
- Yield: Makes 8 servings
- Prep time:20 Minutes
- Stand/soak:30 Minutes
- Grill:4 Minutes
Ingredients
- 24 unpeeled, large raw shrimp
- 1/2 cup Mojo de Ajo
- 24 (6-inch) wooden skewers
- Garnishes: lime wedges, fresh cilantro sprigs, coarse sea salt
Preparation
1. Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein, if desired. Combine shrimp and Mojo de Ajo, tossing to coat. Let stand 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in water 30 minutes.
3. Remove shrimp from Mojo de Ajo, discarding marinade. Thread 1 shrimp onto each skewer.
4. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink. Garnish, if desired.
Shrimp Mojo De Ajo
2. Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in water 30 minutes.
3. Remove shrimp from Mojo de Ajo, discarding marinade. Thread 1 shrimp onto each skewer.
4. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink. Garnish, if desired.
Shrimp Mojo De Ajo
Guajillo
[gwah-HEE-yoh] chiles are dried peppers with a bright tangy taste and
kick of heat. Find them at grocery stores and super-centers alongside
other Hispanic ingredients. Cook the chiles in hot oil for just seconds
to mellow out the flavor and for easy crumbling. Don't let the 3/4 cup
minced garlic scare you away. The flavor smooths out as it cooks.
Cook Time:
Prep Time:
Cool: 5 Minutes
Stand: 5 Minutes
Prep Time:
Cool: 5 Minutes
Stand: 5 Minutes
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 3 whole guajillo chiles*
- 3/4 cup bottled minced garlic
- 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice $
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Preparation
- Heat oil in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium heat to 350°. Using tongs, submerge 1 chile into oil, and cook 5 seconds; remove and drain on paper towels. Let cool 5 minutes or until completely cool. Repeat with remaining 2 chiles. Remove and discard stems. Process remaining portion of chiles in food processor 30 seconds to 1 minute or until crumbled into small flakes.
- Cook garlic in hot oil in same saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes or until golden. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Stir in chile flakes, lime juice, and salt. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 5 days. Allow mixture to come to room temperature before using.
