Denise Starry
@deedeerae.bsky.social
Mom, Nana, Kitchen Wizard and Hobby Farmer (hippie homesteader?). Grow it, can it, share it. Never stop learning.
It's not uncommon to see Eagles in the area, but this is the first time I've seen them in their nest. There we're two adults, one flew and one is still in there.
November 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
It's not uncommon to see Eagles in the area, but this is the first time I've seen them in their nest. There we're two adults, one flew and one is still in there.
60 degrees on November 14. A little fire and a glass of wine. A good way to close out a crazy week.
November 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
60 degrees on November 14. A little fire and a glass of wine. A good way to close out a crazy week.
The beginning of Paprikaschnitzel. Those peppers are gorgeous. And some little Roma tomatoes that have managed to survive a couple of fronts. 🍽🫑🍅
November 14, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The beginning of Paprikaschnitzel. Those peppers are gorgeous. And some little Roma tomatoes that have managed to survive a couple of fronts. 🍽🫑🍅
A couple of nice pumpkins hiding here. We threw some seeds onto a pile of horse poop and now have quite the pumpkin patch.🌱🎃
October 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A couple of nice pumpkins hiding here. We threw some seeds onto a pile of horse poop and now have quite the pumpkin patch.🌱🎃
Alfresco dining this morning. Peach mimosas and Hatch Green chili breakfast burritos🍽🌶🍄🟫🥂
October 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Alfresco dining this morning. Peach mimosas and Hatch Green chili breakfast burritos🍽🌶🍄🟫🥂
Ember, the Livestock Guard Cat watching her chickens.
September 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Ember, the Livestock Guard Cat watching her chickens.
A lovely fall morning for coffee on the deck. Yes I know it will be close to 90 this afternoon, but its 54 degrees right now. And the sound of walnuts hitting the tin roof of the chicken coop.
September 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A lovely fall morning for coffee on the deck. Yes I know it will be close to 90 this afternoon, but its 54 degrees right now. And the sound of walnuts hitting the tin roof of the chicken coop.
Dining al fresco (on the fancy paper plates) Oriental Pork Kebabs with grilled Naan
September 25, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Dining al fresco (on the fancy paper plates) Oriental Pork Kebabs with grilled Naan
Made a quick beef and broccoli stir fry on yhe Blackstone tonight.🍽
September 15, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Made a quick beef and broccoli stir fry on yhe Blackstone tonight.🍽
Just got off a flight from Phoenix and we were hungry, but didn't want to go anywhere, so I picked some fresh tomatoes and made sauce.🍽🍅
September 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Just got off a flight from Phoenix and we were hungry, but didn't want to go anywhere, so I picked some fresh tomatoes and made sauce.🍽🍅
Not in the front yard l, but not far from it. I think it's our resident fawn growing up.
August 26, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Not in the front yard l, but not far from it. I think it's our resident fawn growing up.
Spaghetti squash. This is a new thing for me. I hope we like it🍽
August 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Spaghetti squash. This is a new thing for me. I hope we like it🍽
Finally cool enough that we can cook over the fire. Brats and homemade potato chips. There is watermelon for desert. Everything came from Farmer's Market this morning. (Although the relish is mine that I canned last week)🍽🌱🔥
August 24, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Finally cool enough that we can cook over the fire. Brats and homemade potato chips. There is watermelon for desert. Everything came from Farmer's Market this morning. (Although the relish is mine that I canned last week)🍽🌱🔥
Now to try and make it all fit into jars. This is just from today. 🌱
August 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Now to try and make it all fit into jars. This is just from today. 🌱
Today's garden haul (so far) there's more out there. Those pinkish tomatoes on the top are an heirloom variety called German Johnson. They have produced some of the biggest slicing tomatoes I've ever seen.🍅🫑🌶🫘🌱
August 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Today's garden haul (so far) there's more out there. Those pinkish tomatoes on the top are an heirloom variety called German Johnson. They have produced some of the biggest slicing tomatoes I've ever seen.🍅🫑🌶🫘🌱
It's pizza night. Would have loved to do them over a wood fire, but it's still 90 degrees outside.
August 16, 2025 at 11:53 PM
It's pizza night. Would have loved to do them over a wood fire, but it's still 90 degrees outside.
Our grilled version of El Pollo Loco with Fresh Pico de Gallo🍽
August 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Our grilled version of El Pollo Loco with Fresh Pico de Gallo🍽
From the bounty of the garden. BLT, creamy cucumbers. Accompanied by a Jarritos Pineapple. Local watermelon for dessert. 🍽🌱
August 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
From the bounty of the garden. BLT, creamy cucumbers. Accompanied by a Jarritos Pineapple. Local watermelon for dessert. 🍽🌱
August 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Today's garden haul (right after I said I refuse to pick any more cucumbers). I've made a lot of so pickles and relish this year.
August 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Today's garden haul (right after I said I refuse to pick any more cucumbers). I've made a lot of so pickles and relish this year.
Couldn't quite make up my mind, so this is a ricotta, chicken, tomato tart. Fresh basil, fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella. It looks good. Should taste ok.🍽
August 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Couldn't quite make up my mind, so this is a ricotta, chicken, tomato tart. Fresh basil, fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella. It looks good. Should taste ok.🍽
Tamales and Elote🍽
August 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Tamales and Elote🍽
It's finally mild enough and low humidity that we can cook over an open fire. On the menu tonight jalapeno poppers, rib eye steak, and fresh cucumbers. Local beef, jalapeños and cucumbers from our garden and a lovely vanilla porter that we brewed at home.
August 2, 2025 at 11:33 PM
It's finally mild enough and low humidity that we can cook over an open fire. On the menu tonight jalapeno poppers, rib eye steak, and fresh cucumbers. Local beef, jalapeños and cucumbers from our garden and a lovely vanilla porter that we brewed at home.
What a whirlwind of a week last. My son got married Saturday. I made their wedding cake and did all of the food for the reception. What a fun time. Definitely some shenanigans. Today I'm just absorbing the quiet peaceful rain and cool breezes on the deck. (Before the heat warning sets in)
July 28, 2025 at 11:16 AM
What a whirlwind of a week last. My son got married Saturday. I made their wedding cake and did all of the food for the reception. What a fun time. Definitely some shenanigans. Today I'm just absorbing the quiet peaceful rain and cool breezes on the deck. (Before the heat warning sets in)
Picked a couple cucumbers today. There was a purple pepper, but I think my granddaughter has taken that for a snack already. 🌱
July 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Picked a couple cucumbers today. There was a purple pepper, but I think my granddaughter has taken that for a snack already. 🌱