January 21, 2026
by dhoytt
Comments Off on Hot Honey Garlic Breast and Wings
I decided to liven things up and cut up some chicken breasts and cook them the same way I cook my chicken wings on my Traeger smoker\grill! I really enjoyed them like that, so definitely doing this again! Was moist … Continue reading Continue reading
January 18, 2026
by dhoytt
Comments Off on Winter Garden Clean Up Planting
I removed a lot of weeds and this is a great time to get rid of more of mint roots. Still paying for putting mint in the garden years later instead of an enclosed area. I then planted some thyme, … Continue reading Continue reading
January 8, 2026
by dhoytt
Comments Off on Best Batch Bacon So Far
This batch of homemade bacon might be the best batch I have made. Carving it up I had to make a quick sandwich with avocado and egg. The bacon was nice thick with an easy bite through without any tug. … Continue reading Continue reading
December 27, 2025
by dhoytt
Comments Off on Good Morning Eggs Benedict
Made a nice Eggs Benedict since I picked up some English muffins, plus have been playing with different Hollandaise sauce recipes. I poached the eggs in a couple of ramekins pouring the additional egg whites leftover after separating the yolks … Continue reading Continue reading
September 3, 2025
by dhoytt
Comments Off on Pickling Cucumbers From Garden & Tri Tip
Cucumber pickling, and different uses from the garden along with tri tip usage’s. Continue reading Continue reading
May 21, 2025
by dhoytt
Comments Off on Night Tea of Chamomile
Nice mug of chamomile tea coming for the evening straight from the garden to steep in some hot water. A touch of local tea and tea is served! Continue reading
May 4, 2025
by dhoytt
Comments Off on Use of Garden Vegetables in Breakfast
The garden produces and inspires different uses in dishes and exploration. I always have Swiss chard as it grows yearly for me in Northern California. Took that and some early growth peas, cherry tomatoes with chives, cilantro, basil and peppermint … Continue reading Continue reading
May 4, 2025
by dhoytt
Comments Off on Use of Garden Vegetables in Breakfast
The garden produces and inspires different uses in dishes and exploration. I always have Swiss chard as it grows yearly for me in Northern California. Took that and some early growth peas, cherry tomatoes with chives, cilantro, basil and peppermint … Continue reading Continue reading
April 17, 2025
by dhoytt
Comments Off on Chamomile Tea From Garden
Made some early season chamomile tea after accidentally pulling off a small portion while weeding my vegetable garden this evening. Normally I mix different herbs but it’s early to pull most herbs in my garden. This mistake was soothing and … Continue reading Continue reading
October 2, 2024
by dhoytt
Comments Off on DIY Bacon Again
My homemade bacon from a 9.5 pound slab of pork belly is complete. Finished smoking it at about 165 degrees on my Traeger with cherry pellets. I complimented with some apple chips in a smoke tube mixed with the cherry … Continue reading Continue reading