At the Butterfly bush.

Leslie and I spent most of the afternoon and evening on the patio. We have four butterfly bushes in the view and we watched the butterflies, bees and other insects visit. We also watched a few hummingbirds enjoy the feeder. .   We enjoyed a nice dinner alfresco. Leslie tried a new recipe. Stuffed zucchini.

George’s latest adventure. The making of the best mint juleps, A recipe from my Old Kentucky Home.

Snakes Alive. I found the first stretched across the drive. I spotted it and went back for the camera. I managed to get a few shots of this one and the next one I spotted crossing the road about 50 yards down the way. Max and Jake neither one seemed to bothered by them. I

Ricetta di George per il pollo Picatta

This is my interpretation of a quick easy Italian dish. I love most Italian fare and Chicken Picatta is no exception.  My first taste of this dish was when I was in high school in California. I was on a double date with my friend from down the street. He suggested that I ask this

Rutabaga – What the heck is it?

There is no telling how many times I have seen this strange looking vegetable (actually a starchy root) as I walked through the produce section.  Never giving it more that a cursory glance or thought before now, I decided to buy one. I put it in the shopping cart and brought it home with the

What’s for Dinner?

Standing in the kitchen, staring at refrigerator, looking for inspiration. Nope, nada, nothing really sizzling comes to mind. I finally resign myself to peanut butter and jelly, when I glimpse the butternut squash on the counter.   After making quick work of peeling, chopping and seed removal, I tossed in garlic infused olive oil salt and