Author: Kim of Glover Gardens

Kitchen Remodel: Message in a Bottle

Kitchen Remodel: Message in a Bottle

Republished on November 27, 2024, Thanksgiving Eve, in appreciation for connecting with loved ones in kitchens. Glover Gardens 2.0 has been finished for almost 3 years now, but the magic remains, and the love was always there. I hope you enjoy my message in a…

What to Cook? Check Out Our Thanksgiving Roundup 2024 Recipes, Y’all!

What to Cook? Check Out Our Thanksgiving Roundup 2024 Recipes, Y’all!

A curated collection of Thanksgiving-worthy Glover Gardens recipes.

Quadrille Poem Challenge from dVerse

Quadrille Poem Challenge from dVerse

Poetry challenge from the dVerse Poets Pub is to write a quadrille (44-word poem) using the word “with” in some form.

My Peaceful Morning in Coconut Grove, Part 2: A Serendipitous Labyrinth

My Peaceful Morning in Coconut Grove, Part 2: A Serendipitous Labyrinth

The labyrinth experience is about getting to the center while carrying your burdens, reflecting and praying, and then purposefully letting go. That’s what I did.

My Peaceful Morning in Coconut Grove, Part 1: Street Art

My Peaceful Morning in Coconut Grove, Part 1: Street Art

Photos from a restorative early morning walk in Coral Gables, a vivid and yet peaceful feast for the eyes.

New Recipe: Roast Beef Roll-Ups with Tangy-Creamy Horseradish Spread

New Recipe: Roast Beef Roll-Ups with Tangy-Creamy Horseradish Spread

Delicious, tangy, hearty appetizers that come together in minutes; finger food that’s great for parties or picnics

New Recipe: Tangy-Creamy Horseradish Dip (or is it a spread?)

New Recipe: Tangy-Creamy Horseradish Dip (or is it a spread?)

This versatile dip/spread recipe pairs the tanginess of Greek yogurt and lemon to perfectly complement the sharpness of horseradish.

Nancy’s Awesome and Easy Homemade Bread – No Kneading!

Nancy’s Awesome and Easy Homemade Bread – No Kneading!

An heirloom Sally Lunn bread recipe, updated for today, brings golden-brown brioche-like goodness to your table in less than three hours, with no kneading. You need this recipe!

Zippy Blueberry Spice Muffins: A Flavorful Twist

Zippy Blueberry Spice Muffins: A Flavorful Twist

Blueberry muffins are a comforting yet predictable treat. This recipe reinvents them with our “Zippy Autumn” spice mix, enhancing flavor and making them a standout at any meal.

Pumpkin Crepes Recipe, Just in Time for That Fall Fever

Pumpkin Crepes Recipe, Just in Time for That Fall Fever

These rich pumpkin crepes are rich, satisfying, not-too-sweet and worthy of a place on your holiday or dinner party table.

I Don’t Love Halloween, But…

I Don’t Love Halloween, But…

Halloween is an acquired taste, but adorable kids and taateful decorations make it much more palatable.

Our Zippy Autumn Spice Mix is the Real Deal

Our Zippy Autumn Spice Mix is the Real Deal

The latest Glover Gardens spice mix is called Zippy Autumn. It is our permanent replacement for “pumpkin spice”.

It’s National Gumbo Day – Here’s Our Recipe, Just for You

It’s National Gumbo Day – Here’s Our Recipe, Just for You

We learned about National Gumbo Day, so were’ revisiting the Glover Gardens Gumbo series and sharing some fun Gen AI art.

Happy First Day of Fall 2024! Summer Colors Abound

Happy First Day of Fall 2024! Summer Colors Abound

Peace is the overwhelming mood in the backyard at Glover Gardens today. The flowers are still blooming bright, and birds and butterflies are enjoying the first day of fall alongside us.

My Tribal Connection: a Beatnik Villonnet Poem Answering a dVerse Prompt

My Tribal Connection: a Beatnik Villonnet Poem Answering a dVerse Prompt

Beatnik poem written in response to today’s dVerse poetry challenge, requiring that we use the Villonnet format, which was entirely new to me.

Frank’s Chili Recipe: A Comfort Food Classic

Frank’s Chili Recipe: A Comfort Food Classic

A tried-and-true family heirloom recipe for chili that gets a very subtle kick from the not-secret ingredient: white pepper. No beans in this rich, red meat stew. Bonus track: Harvell family stories and memories.

In the Summer in the South, Our Vampires Buzz

In the Summer in the South, Our Vampires Buzz

A lament in quadrille form about the picnic-ruining, blood-sucking tiny Draculas that plague the South in the summer: mosquitos.

How to Make Leftover Nachos into Fab Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs

How to Make Leftover Nachos into Fab Tex-Mex Scrambled Eggs

What to do with leftover nachos? How about Tex-Mex scrambled eggs, or migas? It makes a perfect brunch. Here’s how.

Nacho Basics: Easy Steps for Creating Crunchy, Cheesy Goodness You Can Eat with Your Hands

Nacho Basics: Easy Steps for Creating Crunchy, Cheesy Goodness You Can Eat with Your Hands

You can go to nacho heaven with these basic steps, and put together a really fast – and really satisfying dinner. I do it all the time, and no one has EVER said, “What? Nachos AGAIN?”

The Simple Things: a Birthday at Home

The Simple Things: a Birthday at Home

While I love a party that’s all about me (like last year) or a splurge at a foodie-worthy restaurant (like most years), a stay-at-home, restful evening was just the ticket for this year’s birthday.