you know you’re a great cook when…

May 10, 2024

Pinto beans, cornbread, and a green onion from Mr. Pesky’s garden was on the menu last night.

You know your preparation of the comfort dish is outstanding when you have an audience just waiting for a bite. It’s not the cottage cheese or green onion Dharma had her heart set on…

Dharma wants beans and cornbread

My primary problem is knowing how to calculate dry beans to cooked portions.

I know that 2 cups makes a large amount — way too much for my tiny family. And I don’t feel confident allowing dogs to have more than a couple bites. 🙂

While eating, a doe crossed the field right outside the office window. Of course, she took off before I could grab a photo (that would’ve been awful taken through the window anyway), but at that moment in time I sure did feel country.