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Kitchen Efficienizing (Part 2 cont’d)

So there’s been a lull in the kitchen work, but never fear! I’m back on track! I (finally) finished the backsplash. I have a tendency to start things and not finish them. I finally got sick of looking at the partly done backsplash. The main thing that was keeping me was the cutting. I had… Continue reading Kitchen Efficienizing (Part 2 cont’d)

Kitchen Efficienizing (Part 2)

Backsplash Edition: Ok, so this isn’t really efficienizing anything, but it sure is giving the kitchen some pizzazz! We’ve been thinking and exploring ways to put up a backsplash that are a) doable with our limited handyman skills and tools, and b) inexpensive. I read an article on Apartment Therapy about DIY Backsplash Ideas that… Continue reading Kitchen Efficienizing (Part 2)

Kitchen Efficienizing (Part 1)

Yes, I know that’s not a real word. My latest project has been to efficienize the kitchen. Felipe would always complain about how hard it was for both of us to make dinner together in there. He said once, “We need a more efficient kitchen!” So that got me thinking… I couldn’t do anything… Continue reading Kitchen Efficienizing (Part 1)

Bountiful and Bountifail (Garden) Part 10

Baby watermelon, along with baby bell peppers, are the cutest thing in the world! This is a Sugar Baby Watermelon. I’m so excited for these! Watermelon is my favorite fruit (and for those that know me, there is a very limited selection of fruit I like). This will only grow to about 8″, which I… Continue reading Bountiful and Bountifail (Garden) Part 10

Bountiful and Bountifail (Garden) Part 9

Beans! Specifically, different varieties of green beans. I ain’t shellin’ no beans yet. The baby ones pictured are Romano Flat Italian Bush Beans. They are pretty much self explanatory. The other two types are Kentucky Blue Wonder Beans and Rattlesnake Beans. I’m most exited for the Rattlesnakes, because they are so unique looking! I planted… Continue reading Bountiful and Bountifail (Garden) Part 9

Bountiful and Bountifail (Garden) Part 8

I know, I know. You’re thinking, “How much more can she have in her garden?!”. Well, I’m close to the end, but still not done :) Pretty, don’t you think? I love the different shades of green, and the shape of the leaves, and the way the yellow pops out at you. But I am… Continue reading Bountiful and Bountifail (Garden) Part 8

Bountiful and Bountifail (Garden) Part 7

My first cucumber! I planted Armenian cucumbers, Lemon cucumbers, and (mini) Mexican Sour Gherkin cucumbers. I picked the Armenian very young, about 6″, to stimulate more production. They can get as long as 3 feet! (!!!!!) It was very tasty. They say they are tastiest at 1 foot, and you don’t have to peel the… Continue reading Bountiful and Bountifail (Garden) Part 7

Bountiful and Bountifail (Garden) Part 6

O Okra. Burgundy okra (pictured above), Dwarf Green okra, and Cowhorn okra. My favorite is the burgundy. They are just so pretty. They stay that color until you cook them, and then they turn green. If you were going to plant a second vegetable plant, I’d tell you okra. This stuff grows extremely well in… Continue reading Bountiful and Bountifail (Garden) Part 6

Bountiful and Bountifail (Garden) Part 5

I need to preface by saying that yes, the fact that anything is growing at all is a success. However, through my tye dye colored lenses, I’m evaluating the time invested and the spaced used (which is very limited). That is all. Eggplants. These ones are Japanese Eggplants, which are smaller and… Continue reading Bountiful and Bountifail (Garden) Part 5

Bountiful and Bountifail (Garden) Part 4

Sunflowers! Can’t go wrong with these. You could not water them, and they would still grow. Last year I planted waaay too many. And while that was beautiful, they shaded out many plants and kept them from producing. I strategically companion planted them this year with my beans to give them some shade for the… Continue reading Bountiful and Bountifail (Garden) Part 4