Home again, home again, jiggity jig.
Le Tour de Kale (aka my America vacation) continues with part deux in Pittsburgh – my hometown. While I talk a lot about New York and my very formative, early-adult years in the Big Apple, I was still raised in the Steel City. I like the Steelers, occasionally will eat a Primanti’s sandwich (if you don’t know what this is, please check it out), and feel offended when Heinz ketchup is not offered.
The BEST part of being home is the stunning garden at my parents’ house. My dad is of Italian descent and has truly has an Italian green-thumb. What started as a small, side garden back in 1996 has now grown to a mini-farm that is our entire back yard. My parents rarely have to buy any produce the entire summer. Everything is organic. I’m proud and jealous.
It’s suburban. Normal. American (well, maybe not American but what I know and grew up with in America). And that garden is contributing to a lot of kale dishes this week!
Speaking of exciting kale updates … my husband – The Kale Man – had a nice chat with Madame Mustard this week and the kale is growing and our rendezvous with Monsieur Vincennes is still set for August 17!
Maureen in Oakland says
That’s serious greenery back there. So impressive. I have hens in my little back yard farm, so let’s just say the edges (and then some) tend to be trimmed. Especially of the choudino which is their fave (and mine too, so I have to share).
I can’t wait to hear about your Madame Mustard update!!
Hope the rest of your trip in the states is fab!
kristen says
Hi Maureen! Trip is pretty good. Starting to feel a bit of anxiety with the upcoming harvest but I will say having daily kale from my parents’ organic garden has been pretty great. PS: i love that your chickens eat kale too!
Maureen in Oakland says
I hope the harvest will go swimmingly. It is hardy stuff the Kale so you have that in your corner.
Daisy de Plume says
What an absolutely glorious garden! And what a luxury to only need to step out back to make dinner!
kristen says
It was fantastic and such a treat for the week. My parents are so LUCKY to just pop outside for their organic goodness!