I have a confession. A few people already know of my secret shame, but I feel I must now lift the heavy burden that is on my chest. (no I am not referring to my bra size!) I pretend, I deny. . . but I know the truth. And the truth shall set you free. […]
Support Your Local Farmer’s Market!
This week my neighborhood got its first ever certified farmer’s market! I am beside myself with joy! I love farmer’s markets. Why, you ask? 1. I am supporting my local economy by buying seasonal food grown by farmers in my area. There is no reason to eat produce that is not in season. Everyone used […]
The Lemony Cricket Cocktail
A great cocktail is a wonderful thing. I have been making my own limoncello for the last year, since my Meyer lemon trees produce huge amounts of fruit twice a year. Friends and neighbors start calling when they know those lemons are getting ripe, and we give away bags full of lemons, but I still […]
Organic Persimmon, Red Bartlett Pear and Pomegranate Salad
I never thought a salad would be THE HIT of my Thanksgiving table. Never. It’s just a bunch a lettuce for goodness sake! This salad had my guests moaning and groaning like they had never had a salad before! I make a moist and juicy turkey that melts in your mouth! My Spiced Roasted Winter […]
Summer Vegetable Garden Photography Series, Part 2
My little garden is doing fairly well, much to my surprise. So far I have actually managed to harvest cucumbers, seen teeny zucchini trying to grow, and have vines loaded with pretty flowers that I hope will grow into honeydew melons and water melons. I’m not sure I will actually get any zucchini, but […]