Spring Album — And a Giveaway Winner
The vernal equinox is still a week away, but everything that grows knows what season it is. The world has […]
No-Added-Sugar Pear Lemon Jam — And a Book Giveaway
Last night was a big night for me. I made jam without added sugar for the very first time. This
How to Prepare a Half Wine Barrel Planter
I love half wine barrel planters. At our house, we have challenging clay soil and a whole lot of slippery
B is for Bok Choy Soba Salad
When I began my monthly veggie challenge, I didn’t plan to make it alphabetical. But as soon as Stewart brought
Seedlings and Storms
Look what happened here today! After a few weeks of warm, sunny weather, we’re back in a cycle of rainstorms,
Vietnamese Preserved Lemons (Chanh Muối)
[spacer height=”10px”] I am a chronic nail biter. I’ve been this way since the fourth grade, when I noticed a
Why Good Marmalade Takes Time
A couple of weeks ago I went to a marmalade making class with Rachel Saunders at Blue Chair Fruit. It
A is for Artichoke Soup
I feel great about starting my veggie challenge with the artichoke. Stewart didn’t plan to begin at the top of
Meyer Lemon PAMAlade
One of the most popular recipes I’ve posted on this blog is a tasty, simple Pomegranate Champagne Jelly. In the
Starting Seeds: Some Dos and Don’ts — Mostly Don’ts
This is one of those posts where I tell you about a dumb thing I did so that you don’t
New Blog Home, New Blog Habit
Whew! There were moments during the past couple of weeks when I didn’t think I could pull it off —