Kumquat Concoction

so i used a tom colicchio recipe for marmalade. obviously i tweeked it.
i used about 40 kumquats sliced into thirds and seeds removed
i boiled 1/2 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water a couple of chopped garlic cloves 1 teaspoon crushed peppercorns and 1 branch of chopped rosemary. once everything was melted  i simmered it until the kumquats were translucent. his recipe didnt have garlic or salt in it. it was delicious. so very very very delicious.

Kumquat and pork sandwiches

 so i made a pork roast because kim brought me kumquats from her tree on the fourth of july.

i seared it on all sides and sat it on red onions and whole kumquats. at the end of cooking like the last 30 minutes i poured my kumquat concoction on it and basted it with the pan juices. it made excellent sandwiches on homemade bread. i think i need to make this again. anyone want to come over?

More little paintings

flowers unfurling...you know the flowers of your heart. my husband said he didnt see it.

There was an incident with this a couple of weeks ago

 

i was bad and it involved spraining my ankle. this is why i really dont drink. bourbon is good though. yes i am too old to have this story. i agree.