Welcome

Hey there, friends—new and yet-to-be-made! We’re Rich and Stephanie, a pair of empty nesters in our 50s who packed up our lives in Colorado back in 2022 and landed in Alabama with nothing but a dream, a couple of cats, and a whole lot of grit. No friends, no family—just us, our furry sidekicks, and a blank slate waiting to be turned into something delicious. This is Soil to Sizzle, where dirt meets dinner, and a dream starts sprouting.

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This blog’s our open door—sharing Rich’s victories (those first beefy tomatoes), my little kitchen dances (and the occasional stumble, (like a fiery vegetarian chili that bites back), and the daily hum of four cats weaving through it all. Soil to Sizzle is about good food and good company—whether you’re digging in the dirt or just want a bite of something real.

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Let’s turn soil into something special, one bite at a time.

Enjoy delicious seasonal recipes, prepared with the freshest ingredients, inspired by our gardens.

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