Fall is definitely in the air. We have some fungi growing in out yard. This picture was taken Saturday, the 30th.
what is an unusual herb or spice that you love now that you've tried it? How do you use it? Did you grow up with these or start using them as adults?
Over the last couple of years I have purchased some spices from Penzeys. I like their blends. They have lots of different combinations in addition to usual spices. And they provide recipes too. They also sell mills, shakers, magnets, mugs and the like. They are located in Wisconsin but ship all over.
My favorite combination is Arizona Dreaming. . I love Mexican inspired food. This adds just the right amount of kick and a hint of chocolate! And it’s salt-free! This is another that I use often.
A combination of chervil, minced parsley, French tarragon, and chopped chives. I don’t use these herbs singularly, except parsley and occasionally chives. But this combo is good in soups, stews, sauces and pasta.
Hi Judy! We had some fungi growing in our yard, too. I didn't get close enough to take a picture but EWWW. This year has been a bad year for tomatoes here, too. In the Spring, we're going to have a science lesson on how to plant seeds, and water them every week, etc. Then we'll plant whatever survives around Memorial Day. Hopefully, something will come of the plants next summer! Happy Thursday, my friend. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteWe have some really interesting fungus growing in our neighborhood. I have to get a photo of it!
ReplyDeleteInteresting fungi...ours were not so much this year, not even many mushrooms. How neat to still have tomatoes. Handsome son! How neat to use so many interesting herbs. I really should make more of an effort with them.
ReplyDeleteI think that looks like a good basket full of tomatoes! Some years they just don't do well, though - my cherry tomato didn't do well this year at all. I've had Penzey's spices before, but those two are new to me - I'll have to try them. A birthday taco bar sounds tasty! And a lucky shirt for the Broncos - wish I had one of those!
ReplyDeleteyour son is so open and handsome! Is that his stunning wife on his left? great outfit! Never tried those spices but your description sounds good so... hope the shipping isn't too much, I'll go check it out.
ReplyDeletefungus...ewwwwww, I would want it gone too
LeeAnna
Your son is so good looking! Glad he had a nice birthday. A big ewwww on the mushroom, but your tomatoes look really great!
ReplyDeleteI've been seeing so many mushrooms around our place lately also! Hmmm... must be the weather? or time of year? I don't remember seeing them like this before.
ReplyDeleteYou got lots of great tomatoes. We didn't get too many this year. The spices you mention sound interesting but they don't sound familiar to me. Happy birthday to your son!!
ReplyDeleteLOL I just cackled at your response to Chris on ChrisKnits about the wine and quilting. Judy you are the best! :D
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