Every springtime Judy’s gorgeous clematis visits! I’ll snip off a couple of slips to grow against the back fence. My valerian plant is just about to flower. Hummers really like them. Dingo discovered my asparagus plants! She loves it so much, she ate every single […]
Here’s a quick, easy and healthy stir-fry you can whip up in no time at all. It’s probably faster than picking up to-go food or waiting for a delivery to arrive on your doorstep. Just remember to put on the rice before you heat up […]
If you have never tried fresh garlic scapes, you are missing something very tasty! This time of year, garlic growers cut out the flowering stem from the growing garlic plants. And those stems are what we call garlic scales. Left on the plant, they would […]
Local asparagus is in season, and it has been fantastic so far. Almost every time I visit the grocery store, I’ve picked up a giant bunch of these succulent bright green spears. I don’t peel asparagus because I’m not one to make a big fuss […]
Confession! I’ve been distracted from my regular blogging schedule lately! First, we traveled to England in May. Then we came back and were playing catch-up with chores inside and outside the house. But I also had a really hard time just simply adjusting to being […]
For the last few weeks, I’ve been sorting through my collection of books, in hopes of reducing their numbers on my bookshelves. While moving some of the books around, I discovered a cookbook I hadn’t used in a while. An old sticky note peeked my curiosity! […]
It’s the time of year, where many of us entertain, and visit friends and family. For those occasions, I enjoy making something different to nibble on at these gatherings. For an unusual appetizer, try some puff pastry as a base to create some fabulous hors d’oeuvre! […]
Lately, I’ve been craving eggs, so I made a frittata twice this week. Having an assortment of veggies, a few eggs and a little grated parmesan on hand, enabled me to put this frittata onto the table in about 20 minutes, start to finish! Served alongside a […]
Some nights, I crave a tasty, fresh and quick to prepare dinner. That’s when a simple and fast sauté comes in handy. The end result always depends on what I find in the refrigerator drawer. The inclusion of onion and garlic creates a great flavor base, along with […]
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