It's a bright summer flower, a large beautiful red--Moon Marvel Hibiscus--and it's simply grand for brewing into a cold glass of iced tea. Kick back your feet in the afternoon shade and enjoy some good old-fashioned down-time with me. Watch out for the horse fly... If you're blessed having pesticide-free Hibiscus plants in your yard, capture their short-lived blossoms when … [Read more...]
Repurposing a Kitchen (1)
I'm starting a series beginning with, Repurposing a Kitchen (1), letting you come along with me through minor (and possibly) major changes in my kitchen. Then we'll have cake. It's really not a secret that I can grow as large a green thumb as anybody's big nose with hairs that need weeding--like a garden that's not been carefully tended, so why can't I pick up a hammer and … [Read more...]
Kale Chili Bean Spaghetti
It's Kale Chili Bean Spaghetti to use up the leftovers in the 'frig. And what da ya know--it made a fantastic dish!--Was it the sweet wine?! It's pretty good. It's called, being quirky in a good way, like an old '70's song on the radio--Who Loves You from 1975 by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. I love the oldies, don't you?--The clothes were strange, the photos were … [Read more...]
Yellow Cake Addition
It's a yellow cake addition for a simple cake mix; precisely, Betty Crocker, the pioneer of cake mix brands. Betty was quite a gal--her name was selected for the cake box having a "cheery all-American name". Her last name?--made mention in honor of William Crocker, a Washburn Crosby Company director. Of interest? She's still famous. But who created Betty Crocker?--a … [Read more...]
Red Bud Fireman’s Picnic Parade 2015
Red Bud Fireman's Picnic Parade 2015 - photos and video arrangement set to music edited by Susan Nuyt of Skirt in the Kitchen, All Rights Reserved. Music and artists: Amazing Grace by Grand Slam Music, Holy Roller by Grand Slam Music, How Great Thou Art by Grand Slam Music, The Comeback Kid by Brett J. Saintclair, Our Finest Hour by Grand Slam Music, Ave Maria by Apollo … [Read more...]
SITK SLIDESHOW 25
SITK SLIDESHOW 25 features photographs set to music from articles posted by Skirt in the Kitchen. Song & Artist: Fond Memories by Heather Fenoughty Recipe: Chicken-Broccoli Casserole Song & Artist: Free Flowing by Matt Harris//AlumoMusic Song & Artist: Secret Garden by Olive Musique … [Read more...]
Summer Days
It's a 'skirt garden' that's gone to weeds since I've been away quite a bit this summer being busy like a bee--but!--I managed to come home and find a nice surprise: My garden was tending to itself. It seemed that way because among the tall grass, in and around the thick shrubs, tip-toeing through prickly weeds, beauty abounded with loads of flowers and greenery that was … [Read more...]
Chicken-Broccoli Casserole
I love summer for how simple it can be--or ought to be. It's got that easy-going vibe. After all, it's short-lived--it's a season, so why not make it a laid back time of year that you can truly enjoy? I took a peek at the back of a Jiffy box, found a recipe, but doctored it the way that I wanted it to be. To be fair, I made Jiffy's version first, then mine. I … [Read more...]
Viewer Questions & Comments
[Response to Viewer Questions & Comments on Dirty Dishes] Dear Devoted Cook Fan, Hello to you! Thanks for sending me your e-mail. I love hearing from people--especially from those who are sweet and kind to this ole gal! Where have I/we been?!--cooking in other locations! Yes, taking on more hours elsewhere; plus, care-giving for the impaired and elderly. That's … [Read more...]
SITK SLIDESHOW 24
SITK SLIDESHOW 24 features photographs of recipes made by Skirt in the Kitchen set to music featuring special artists. First Recipe: Lemon-Mint Pancakes Song & Artist: Matter of Time by Shannon Hurley Second Recipe: Rose-Honey Ham Third Recipe: Turmeric Chicken Song & Artist: Baby Don't Look Back by Grand Slam Music Skirt in the Kitchen … [Read more...]