I leaned back in my chair and threw one arm over the side – relaxing and burping my way to another piece of watermelon when I realized, I can’t remember the last time I had a meal that wasn’t spectacular. Aside from several meals I was forced to eat out (this excludes you Susan at A La Carte!!).

It’s true. For months now every meal I’ve prepared and eaten from this kitchen at Marideth’s house has been more amazing than the last. First there were the early herbs and the overwintering collards, then lettuces and beet greens and radishes and a plethora of peas. Beans planted way too early made it along with the potatoes. The food supply quickly morphed into a bounty of onions, more beans, tomatoes and summer lettuce. The brocolli was splendid and the Brussel sprouts just kept pumping them out. We are currently under seige…