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Carbs? ✅ Fats? ✅ Guanciale by @deepcutsdallas Carbs? ✅ Fats? ✅ Guanciale by @deepcutsdallas ✅ What a delicious discovery this year: crispy guanciale over pasta with a squeeze of lemon, some fried garlic, and garnished with fresh basil and parsley. #nosetotaileating #porkcheeks #guanciale #curedmeats #pasta #dinner #foodpic #foodstagram #igfood #foodporn #goodeats #food #meateater #carnivoreeats #meatsweats #carbs #fats #homecooked #madeinmykitchen #savory #foodiefat #foodieeats
Thank the elves, Santa brought me some fitness gea Thank the elves, Santa brought me some fitness gear that have been terribly hard to find all year. Although one of the @roguefitness elves forgot to include a hitch pin... #dumbbells #postlandmine #bandtraining #roguefitness #rubberbanditz #workout #training #fitnessstuff #fitnessgear #fitnessmotivation #strengthtraining #weighttraining #liftingweights #liftweights #liftingforgains #liftlikeanoob #liftlikeagirl #barbelltraining #aznlifter #50lifter #liftingover50 #workinprogress #fitnessjourney #womenwholift #defygravity #wheresmygainz #wheresmybeachbod
Here's a sneak peek at my DIY grow station, plant Here's a sneak peek at my DIY grow station, plant stand, seed starting rack. It all starts with an industrial grade mobile wire shelf unit @trinityinternational outfitted with shelf liners and a 12 outlet heavy duty power strip/surge protector. For the grow lights, I purchased the @hi_hyperlite Hyperlite Groplanner LED, a 2 piece interlocking LED panel set, which has smart features and is wifi enabled. More DIY details forthcoming #seeds #seedstarting #veggiegarden #vegetablegarden #indoorgardens #gardenpics #gardening #growstation #growsomething #instagarden #indoorgardening #gardenpic #gardens #wintergardens #backyardgarden #gardenbeds #gardenporn #growingveggies #texasgardens #zone8
Wednesday 8s. Thought these were gonna suck, but I Wednesday 8s. Thought these were gonna suck, but I managed pretty well and got some accessories in too. I do wish I could move these as fast in real life, but I guess they wouldn't be a challenge. On a separate note, weight gain is in my immediate future. The holiday binge fest continues. #barbell #december #strengthtraining #foodiefat #weighttraining #lifttoeat #liftweights #liftingforgains #liftlikeanoob #liftlikeagirl #barbelltraining #aznlifter #fitness #foodiefit #fitnessmotivation #gettingstrong #stillanovice #workouts #workinprogress #fitnessjourney #womenwholift #defygravity #wheresmygainz #over50lifter #liftingover50
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the new leaf I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the new leaf growth on my variegated lemon tree. This lemon tree is sitting in the outdoor grow tent alongside my other large potted plants, which I wouldn't deem frost hardy. According to my wifi hygrometer, average temperatures in the grow tent this month is 53F, with max of 66F and low of 37F (which happened this week when we hit 26F). The incandescent C9 string lights are keeping inside temps about 4-10 degrees cooler than outdoor temps. I also have them on automation, to run whenever local temperatures go below 48F. We have yet to see truly frosty weather in North Texas, and I am keeping a close eye on my grow tent tenants during the following months. #growhouse #citrus #lemontree #fruittree #vegetablegarden #gardenpics #flowerporn #flowerpics #gardening #yardwork #growsomething #instaflowers #gardenpic #gardens #wintergardens #whatsblooming #backyard #backyardgarden #gardenbeds #gardenporn #growingveggies #texasgardens #zone8
Lest we forget @lamadeleinecafe bakes up #croissan Lest we forget @lamadeleinecafe bakes up #croissants too! #croissantbattle #croissant #breakfast #foodpic #foodstagram #igfood #foodporn #goodeats #food #baked #carbs #carboverload #takeout #togo #curbsidepickup #adventuresindining #bread #snack #pastries #foodiefat #foodiefinds
Crazy for croissants month continues. This time it Crazy for croissants month continues. This time it's @despatisseriesbakery in Frisco for their crescents, carrot cake and cookies! #croissantbattle #croissant #carrotcake, #cookies #breakfast #foodpic #foodstagram #igfood #foodporn #goodeats #food #baked #carbs #carboverload #takeout #togo #curbsidepickup #adventuresindining #bread #snack #pastries #foodiefat #foodiefinds #supportlocal
I cooked up my own spicy pork belly sisig from lef I cooked up my own spicy pork belly sisig from leftover lechon kawali, minus egg. Then I followed up with my own garlic fried rice, which I didn't take a picture of because my long-suffering inner carb fiend ate it all too fast. #porkbelly #sisig #porkbellysisig #lechon #lechonkawali #fried #dinner #foodpic #foodstagram #igfood #foodporn #goodeats #food #meateater #carnivoreeats #leftovers #meatsweats #homecooked #madeinmykitchen #filipinofood #savory #foodiefat #foodieeats
The only Christmas lights going up at our house ar The only Christmas lights going up at our house are in this outdoor grow tent. I had to switch out the mini string lights for these incandescent bulbs to keep my delicate plants warm and cozy while the overnight temperatures dipped into the low 30s. These incandescent string lights keep things about 4 to 10° cooler than outside ambient. #growhouse #growtent #gardenpics #flowerporn #flowerpics #patiogarden #gardening #yardwork #blooms #growsomething #instagarden #gardenpic #gardens #overwintering #wintergardens #whatsblooming #backyard #backyardgarden #gardenbeds #gardenporn #growingflowers #texasgardens #southerngardens #zone8
I am stepping up my pepper growing game in 2021. # I am stepping up my pepper growing game in 2021. #growingpeppers #chilihead Ordinarily, I grow ornamental peppers in the landscape, but with my burgeoning interest in veggie growing, I figured I'd diversify my pepper portfolio. I'm setting up a new seed starting/plant rack and with the addition of some new LED lamps @hi_hyperlite on the way, I plan on growing a massive number of peppers in the coming year! Stay tuned for my DIY growing station. #seeds #seedstarting #veggiegarden #vegetablegarden #peppers #hotpeppers #habanero #gardenpics #gardening #growsomething #instagarden #indoorgardening #gardenpic #gardens #wintergardens #backyard #backyardgarden #gardenbeds #gardenporn #growingveggies #texasgardens #zone8
So excited to see this cauli noggin. This one is c So excited to see this cauli noggin. This one is called Graffiti. I planted 2 other varieties, Snow Crown and Cheddar. I got these as starter plants in late October and put them in my stock tank garden in November. #myfirstcauliflower #veggiegarden #vegetablegarden #cauliflower #gardenpics #flowerporn #flowerpics #gardening #yardwork #blooms #growsomething #instaflowers #gardenpic #gardens #wintergardens #whatsblooming #backyard #backyardgarden #gardenbeds #gardenporn #growingveggies #texasgardens #zone8
Some days, Flash uses Conan for a punching bag. To Some days, Flash uses Conan for a punching bag. Today, he's a plushy pillow. It's kind of a love-hate thing. As our two resident male cats, they are some times much closer to each other than litter mates Winter and Harley. #cuddlebuddies #catsinbeds #orangetabby #chubbles #orangeyousilly #whitecatsrule #whitecat #mclovin #furkids #furbabies #cats #igcats #kitty #catsofinstagram #ilovemycats #animallover #petmom #petmoments #pets #cute #cutekitty #adoptdontshop #furmomforlife #furmomfurever #kitten #seniorcat
Carbs for days! #sugardammit Another #sweethaul Carbs for days! #sugardammit Another #sweethaul from @deviousdessertscreameryllc. Finally got to try the croissants and fresh-outta-the-oven pot pie. This woman knows how to do pastry! Also had to have ube ice cream, guava sorbet and coconut cassava cake. Of course, can't go wrong with the buttermilk chess pie. We almost bought everything on display! The molasses cookies and OMG brownie didn't make it home--too #damndelicious. So glad I did cardio for this. #desserts #snacks #pieestop #cookiestop #cookie #brownie #icecream #sorbet #pie #foodpic #foodstagram #igfood #foodporn #goodeats #food #sweettooth #sweeteats #takeout #togo #curbsidepickup #adventuresindining #filipinofood #savory #sweet #supportlocal #sugarcravings #foodiefat
Who wants pork belly? I'll be feasting for days wi Who wants pork belly? I'll be feasting for days with the pork belly #takeout from @inihawave.filkitchen. it's been awhile since my last visit. It's a 45m drive nowadays but happy to support local. 1) pork belly sisig 2) pork belly with eggplant in shrimp paste (binagoongan) 3) pork bbq skewers 4) pancit palabok (missing chicharron) 5) crispy pork belly lechon 6) grilled pork belly (liempo) Only disappointed that kitchen was not wearing masks on our visit, so curbside next time. Maybe. #porkbelly #sisig #palabok #liempo #lechon #bbq #barbecue #grilled #dinner #foodpic #foodstagram #igfood #foodporn #goodeats #food #meateater #carnivoreeats #meatsweats #takeout #togo #curbsidepickup #adventuresindining #filipinofood #savory #foodiefat #foodiefinds #foodieeats #supportlocal
The week started out crappy because I had to go in The week started out crappy because I had to go into the office on Monday, only to be told several workers got exposed. Then I thought about that time 3 months ago when I was told to stop working out so much to focus on my diet. That too pissed me off; instead of one thing that was inconsistent, it then became two. Then other habits began to collapse: logging, moving, sleeping. I'd rather have at least one thing under my control when there are many other things that I can't. One habit done consistently means I have at least one mission accomplished every day. And one achievement a day incentivizes me to reach for another. Thursday's workout felt like a monumental struggle. I even had to stim my way through it because I was fatigued by set 6. My form suffered because I rushed through the motions. But I got another full workout done, and Im glad I completed it. #barbell #december #strengthtraining #foodiefat #weighttraining #lifttoeat #liftweights #liftingforgains #liftlikeanoob #liftlikeagirl #barbelltraining #aznlifter #fitness #foodiefit #fitnessmotivation #gettingstrong #stillanovice #workouts #workinprogress #fitnessjourney #womenwholift #defygravity #wheresmygainz #over50lifter #liftingover50
Winter weather means our #diy indoor projects have Winter weather means our #diy indoor projects have begun in earnest. It's been awhile since we've touched our #gameroom setup. We're moving into phase 1.5 of our #battlestation upgrade with this custom table top and pipe leg combo. Stain and paint drying, desk top is acclimating to our house humidity. Assembly possibly next week. #pcdesk #diyproject #builtins #pcgaming #gamerig #gaming #gamers #diypipedesk #diypipetable #instagaming #gaminglife #onlinegaming #gamingsetup #hisandhersgaming #battlestations #pc #pcbuild #workstation #woodworking #entertainmentcenter #gamergrrl
Tasty crispy pork rib bites and delicious chu chee Tasty crispy pork rib bites and delicious chu chee salmon @freshthai380tx. Just two dishes out of the big spread of food we ordered for takeout. #seafood #dinner #foodpic #foodstagram #igfood #foodporn #goodeats #food #meateater #carnivoreeats #meatsweats #takeout #togo #curbsidepickup #adventuresindining #thaifood #savory
Overwintering lavender and pepper plants this year Overwintering lavender and pepper plants this year. I'm stepping up my indoor growing game in 2020 for an awesome garden in 2021. This is phase 1 of my indoor grow space. Too many plants, not enough lights nor space. Btw if anybody can help me source sili mahaba and sili labuyo seeds, please dm. Would love to start some authentic Filipino chili peppers for next year's garden. #silinglabuyo #silihaba #seedstarting #flowerstagram #gardenpics #flowerporn #flowerpics #flowerbulbs #greenthumb #gardening #yardwork #blooms #growsomething #instaflowers #gardenpic #gardens #flowerpower #wintergardens #whatsblooming #backyard #backyardgarden #gardenbeds #gardenporn #growingflowers #texasgardens #southerngardens #zone8
Autumn colors heralding winter. #shantungmaple #s Autumn colors heralding winter. #shantungmaple #salvia #flowerstagram #gardenpics #flowerporn #flowerpics #flowerbulbs #greenthumb #gardening #yardwork #blooms #growsomething #instaflowers #gardenpic #gardens #flowerpower #wintergardens #whatsblooming #backyard #backyardgarden #gardenbeds #gardenporn #growingflowers #texasgardens #southerngardens #zone8
My fingers got a workout over the post-Thanksgivin My fingers got a workout over the post-Thanksgiving weekend, trying to hunt down some good fitness gear deals. No luck, coz #2020. Can't a girl get a FID bench and some decent dumbbells? #wednesday #barbell #december #strengthtraining #foodiefat #weighttraining #lifttoeat #liftweights #liftingforgains #liftlikeanoob #liftlikeagirl #barbelltraining #aznlifter #fitness #foodiefit #fitnessmotivation #gettingstrong #stillanovice #workouts #workinprogress #fitnessjourney #womenwholift #defygravity #wheresmygainz #over50lifter #liftingover50

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Winter prep

The pups and kitty help out with the winter preparations…

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…or not.

Ornamental peppers, basils, hostas, etc., are potted up! Had to bring them indoors last night in case of frost.

Posted on October 29, 2011November 18, 2020Author variadmCategories Ye Olde GardenTags basils, hostas, ornamental peppers

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