In spite of a terrible year, we have recently been blessed with some garden gifts! The beans finally started coming in and haven't stopped, though they aren't as tender as last year. The carrots are wonderful and we have been enjoying them both cooked and raw. I may even have to make a carrot cake… Continue reading Garden Gifts
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A Harvest Week
Quiet here?? Indeed! It's been a busy harvest week in the garden and even busier in the kitchen. My feet and my back were begging for a break - so today I'm writing. Although I have to admit that the view of the garden out my window beckons me back for some cool season planting,… Continue reading A Harvest Week
Back in the Garden
It was great to get away for some girl time and refreshing, but it is also nice to be back in the garden. I've missed my morning wanderings and discoveries here. My time away took a bit of a toll, though my husband did an excellent job keeping the beetles away. I even came home… Continue reading Back in the Garden
Pickles and Salsa
With the summer garden winding down, it's been a busy week in the kitchen. I canned my first ever batch of Bread and Butter Pickles and several pints of Salsa! We'll wait three weeks to try the pickles; as per the recipe, they need to season. I doubt they will be as good as my… Continue reading Pickles and Salsa