Something's growin' around here after last week’s shenanigans, y’all.

Last week we talked seeds that sometimes take a little longer than a ten-year-old has patience for. This week we're checkin' in on a few of 'em, including one we planted all by ourselves.

Pull up a chair if you’re wantin’ to settle in, otherwise grab you a tool or two from Meemaw’s shed. It’s gardening time.

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Got somethin’ cookin’ that the Scenic City oughta know about?

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Our pals Regina and Logan at Community Gains are workin' on a snazzy new website, and they need some real, live Chattanooga faces to help bring it to life!

They're filming on Wednesday, April 8th and are lookin' for volunteers to be part of it. No experience required, just show up actin’ as yourself and help tell the story of what Community Gains is all about.

If you've been around the Chattynooga porch for a while, you already know these folks are doin' something special here in town. By blending personal training with mental health coaching, Community Gains gives a full-circle wellness experience that meets people where they are.

Interested? Good, I knew you’d be! Head to their Instygram or shoot Regina a note directly at [email protected]

Last week, I told ya about the National Park City Seeds campaign that’s currently goin’ on, with neighbors plantin' ideas all over Chattanooga and hopin' somethin' good takes root.

We didn’t wanna feel left out obviously, so we planted our own seed for Roundabout North Chatt so folks know what we’ve been buildin’! When I got to readin’ about what the campaign is actually asking, "What does this city need more of?" a calmer, neighbor-run corner of the internet for folks in our neighborhood felt like a pretty honest answer.

Y'all already know what Roundabout is, and some of y'all have been in the beta for a while now (thank ya kindly for your support!) Submitting it to the Seeds campaign felt like a way of declarin’ out loud: “YOOHOO, WE GOT SOMETHIN’ COOL THAT YA OUGHTA TAKE A LOOK AT”

If you wanna go show it a little love on the city’s Seeds platform, we’d be mighty grateful for it. You can also hop into Roundabout right now and see it with your own eyes before it launches publicly in just a couple of weeks!

Guys, I’m getting real excited. There’s a big holiday coming up on Sunday… EASTER!

You may have heard of it. Now there are lots of reasons to enjoy Easter. I know how my family is gonna celebrate; we’ll start the day at church, have an Easter egg hunt with all the candy I can eat, and then… LUNCH. Easter lunch just hits different, and this year I’m gonna make my Mama’s deviled eggs for the potluck.

Want the recipe? You’re in luck! It’s time for Clem’s Cookbook Club!

Now the best part of this recipe is that there’s no real measuring. I know, I know. Bubby says a recipe is a recipe for a reason, but I prefer to wing it. So, you’ll need:

Boil your eggs for exactly 11 minutes, then transfer them to a big ol’ bowl of ice water. You can also add a little bit of white wine vinegar to the boiling water to make the eggs easier to peel. Once they’re boiled and chilled, peel the eggs and cut them in half long ways. Scoop the yellows into a bowl and mush ‘em up til you can’t mush ‘em any more.

Now this is where it gets a little tricky. You’re gonna want four biiiiig spoons of mayonnaise, a little more than half as much mustard, and a lil splash of pickle juice to start. Mix it all together really well and do a little taste testing.

If it’s too thick, add a little pickle juice. Too tangy? Add a little mayo. For a little extra zip, add a bit more mustard. Add salt to taste. Then mix in the pickles (it’s very important that you measure this with your heart). Spoon the yellows into the empty egg halves, sprinkle them with paprika, and arrange on a dish. Voila! Deviled eggs!

Let me know if you try the recipe out. But be warned, these puppies will go fast, so grab one while you can!

Happy Easter! 🐰

Seeds take time, but they don't tend themselves.

Whether that's showin' up on camera for Community Gains, supportin' a neighbor's idea on the Seeds platform, or finally makin' your way over to Roundabout — every little bit of showin' up counts for somethin'.

Thanks for spendin' your Monday mornin' with us! We'll see ya next week as always.

— Bubby & Clementine