THaNK You!

Although I have learned a great deal about cooking from Pina, I have learned a great deal about love from my husband, Gunner, and for that he must be mentioned. He has always supported me and shown me unconditional love and for that I am very thankful. He easily tolerates my 'shifting into high gear' ways on many of my exploits, often jumping on board for the ride. He's a fantastic cook with an fiery imagination that far exceeds mine and has the taste buds to match. He knows my spirit and makes me laugh with his stories each and every day. I respect him and love him to no end and want the world to know. That being done...



My hubby, being the true gentleman that he is , not only buys the gas in my car but has planted me a garden. A cook's delight! Sweet corn, several varieties of tomatoes, green beans, musk melon(that's cantaloupe for all you non-Vernors drinking folks), watermelon, Long Island cheese pumpkins, eggplant, tomatillos and the list goes on. He has worked hard and, despite the difficulty with the soil, has turned out a fine garden. 'Oh the squash...' PULL. IT. OUT. ALREADY. I am seriously tempted to resort to a squash bread recipe I found somewhere on the net :o) I now know why we were given BAG AFTER BAG of summer squash last year from 'Habanero Ed' ,aptly named for his affinity for habanero pepper jelly. At the rate he consumed it, I really think he was guzzling the stuff. LOL. All joking aside, I am now, like Habanero Ed, desperately looking around for a willing victim to drop the motherload of squash on :o). Those little squash plants breed like rabbits so be careful :o)



However, I couldn't resist posting a photograph of that beautiful squash that he painstakingly grew on our little patch of heaven in Virginia Beach.





I want to say thank you to him for all he has done and continues to do for me and our family.



I love you Gunner.



~Love Me