Now for something completely different….

A favorite granola recipe from my saved drafts finally getting to press. . . . → Read More: Now for something completely different….

Jam Bars

One of my favorite blogs is Liv Life. Kim posts the best recipes. I adore her Pumpkin Granola recipe and I was also taken with her recipe for Strawberry Oatmeal Jam Bars. She posted this last April and I have been making these beauties all summer.

Blackberry Jam Bars

The only changes I . . . → Read More: Jam Bars

Watermelon-Mint Granita for August SRC

Check out SRC reveals today. I used some of our garden produce for a Minted-Watermelon Granita from “A Spoonful of Thyme.” . . . → Read More: Watermelon-Mint Granita for August SRC

Grape stompin’ time….

Actually, we did not stomp anything with our feet but we used a potato masher! Join us on our wine making odyssey. . . . → Read More: Grape stompin’ time….

A Vintage Grape Jelly Recipe (and some family lore)

This is a true pioneer recipe passed down from my great-grandmother, to my grandmother, to me. . . . → Read More: A Vintage Grape Jelly Recipe (and some family lore)

Grape Jam with Orange Essence

More from our Gala of Grapes. . . . → Read More: Grape Jam with Orange Essence

Gala of Grapes

Sweet Potato-palooza….Pepper-palooza…..Now it is time for our Gala of Grapes. . . . → Read More: Gala of Grapes

Last of the Peppers….for now

A stuffed jalapeno recipe and the last of Pepper-palooza. . . . → Read More: Last of the Peppers….for now

A mini-vacation…

A great art museum, an impressive farmers market, and a few eateries. . . . → Read More: A mini-vacation…

Canning salsa

Home-canned salsa for winter chilis, soups and stews. . . . → Read More: Canning salsa