Farmers’ Markets: Please Support!

No matter how small—you never know what you will find—like this gem of a tomato. . . . → Read More: Farmers’ Markets: Please Support!

Snacks on the Patio

Another recipe to aid me in using my monster rosemary: Rosemary Spiced Almonds . . . → Read More: Snacks on the Patio

Black Bean Hummus

A super easy dip that can be whipped up quickly. . . . → Read More: Black Bean Hummus

The last leg of our journey…

Some KC restaurant reviews, a beer story, and a banana cookie recipe. . . . → Read More: The last leg of our journey…

Fun and food with family

Our yearly pilgrimage to Seed Savers and a picnic lunch with family. Recipes for a great sandwich roll or hamburger bun. . . . → Read More: Fun and food with family

Eating through a few Midwestern States

We recently got back from a multi-state odyssey. We traveled and ate through many states.

We only passed through St. Louis to spend the night on our way to Chicago, but we would love to go back and try some BBQ and blues! Next time, I hope. Right outside our hotel was a City Seeds . . . → Read More: Eating through a few Midwestern States

Rustling roses

Although she has reformed, I have reaped the benefits of my mother’s criminal behavior. . . . → Read More: Rustling roses

New Jelly Recipe

Making family reunion gifts: Lavender Wine Jelly . . . → Read More: New Jelly Recipe

The Best Fairy Garden Ever!

I have been outdone by my nephew! A ten-year-old’s interpretation of a mystical garden. . . . → Read More: The Best Fairy Garden Ever!

Fairy Gardens

To grace our patio, I have made fairy gardens every summer for the past few years. I found a $15 dining chair at an architectural salvage store and created this one.We created a potting space by stapling and forming chicken wire to the seat and then lining it with sphagnum moss. I have planted everything . . . → Read More: Fairy Gardens