sustainable agriculture and the end of cherry harvest
If you have read my blog at all, you probably have noticed that I am a big fan of sustainable agriculture and buying local, growing your own and farmers markets. With that in mind, I just want to call your attention to an article that Michael Pollen wrote about the farm bill here. […]
Cherries, not just another berry…berries and other things I forgot to mention
The last two weeks have been busy with other things too, distracting things. I did a bone density test and found out I have the early stages of osteoporosis, not being even 40, this was a bit of a shocker (even though it runs in the family). Thank goodness for a new doc […]
Ah…those little moments and some delish grilling
I know all three of my readers (if there are more, please feel free to comment for no reason at all!) are wondering why I haven’t been posting photos and blogging more often. I am sure I mentioned in an earlier post that we are putting my house on the market and we finally […]
The sacred first tomato…roasted broccoli with garlic
I am happy to inform you that I just ate my first ripe garden tomato of the year. One jar of sauce left in the pantry. Good timing. Two more are on the way moving from that muted orange tint to red ripe. In celebration I am making a loaf of cheese bread with parmeasan, […]
I really, really love washing dishes…still life with spice
My dishwasher fill valve has decided to move on. Funny how not having a functioning dishwasher can demotivate you. But not for long. The Sears guy was here today. The part will cost $20, labor $157 and there is the waiting. They must wait for the part and then we can […]
Lettuce and lacey beans…garden lessons learned
Oh, to blog about the garden first or cooking or brewing?
Garden
It is now finished. The newspaper is down, the plants are in, the straw is on top. It is fertilized and watered. The slugs are really enjoying my pole beans, fenugreek (methi) and spinach - these all have a beautiful lacey […]
