Garden planning time is here. The past few years of gardening I’ve been a little over eager, literally biting off more that we can chew. Yes, I confess. I’ve had a little obsession with tomatoes. So this year, we simplify. I’m gonna call it a salsa garden. All the proper salsa players will be present. Of course there will be goodness other than salsa created continue reading …
Having fresh herbs on hand for cooking is a treat. It’s so cool to walk out the door and return in a few minutes with a handful of an herb that lifts a dish to the next level. Thyme is a favorite in cooking for sure but we’ve also found it a great addition to our landscaping as well. We have a few different varieties continue reading …
Chives. Chives make me smile. They’re so happy and perky – the little sprite of the garden. Chives, a thinner a milder version of green onions and scallions, not only add flavor to many a dish but texture and color to the garden. What I’ve noticed, though, is that, other than an occasional topping for a salad or potatoes, I tend to overlook the chives, continue reading …
O, wind, if winter comes, can spring be far behind? ~Percy Bysshe Shelley Back at the first of December, when making some herb butter, I took a stroll through our garden in hopes of finding enough herbs still around to avoid a run to the grocery store. I was happy to find anything worth harvesting as the garden has been a little neglected since late July continue reading …
Last spring I hosted a bridesmaids’ brunch at our home. The food was simple. Quiche, fruit and an assortment of breads. To make it even more simple (and since a baker I am not) I picked up a few loaves of bread fresh from a local bakery. I decided to spend time on a few homemade touches that could be made ahead, one of which continue reading …
