Written for the August 29, 2026 celebration of Carl’s life, created using words and themes collected from numerous online remembrances from Carl’s family, friends, colleauges, customers, a chamber of commerce and his obituary. And our own Glover Gardens memories of our treasured friend.

Remembering our friend Carl Luning, known here as Carl the Roaster: a warm, funny, generous man who savored coffee, wine, food, music, family, friendship and every good story along the way.

Four unforgettable days in Mendocino, California — celebrating friendship, food, and a birthday by the sea. A charming white-picket-fence town where coastal breezes, laughter, and even ravens add their own kind of magic.

Blessed with shrimp boil leftovers after a lovely and fun fundraiser, we did some research and decided to create the Glover Gardens Shrimp and Grits recipe. We also learned a lot about the long history of shrimp and grits.,

A friend, now known as Carl the Roaster, turns his long-time dream into reality and makes a great cuppa joe at Neon Moon Coffee in Burton, Texas.

Instagram food pics by Carl the Roaster remind me of a lovely charcuterie board at the Gatehouse in London’s Highgate area.

Real life at Glover Gardens has been a little too busy for the Glover Gardens blog to be active for the past week or two…but I’m revving up for a revival. I “catered” a friend’s 50th birthday party in the Texas Hill Country this weekend,…

Pepper is a flavor-enhancer and a magical medicinal substance. Like us, you need at least 3 grinders!

As I visit my Dad in the hospital each day, I realize how much I take the simple things in life for granted. Like this weeknight dinner party.