Apple trees along my usual walking paths have been productive this season. The five cold, firm, dark red windfall apples I picked up this morning inspired me to make a tart with what will certainly be the last harvest until next fall. A lot has been written about the flavor and hardiness of heirloom varieties – experiment … Continue reading
As Willy Nelson is to have said: the early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. 1. Measure twice, cut once. 2. Take your pulse before administering (glucagon). 3. Gauge the depth of the pond before diving in. 4. Stop and smell the roses. 5. Fools rush in. You get … Continue reading
Those of you who baked and ate cake last week, or at least read about it, know that Peter and I celebrated an anniversary earlier this month. While I didn’t get (didn’t WANT) diamonds, I did receive a magnificent bouquet of organic, sustainably grown flowers. Megan, the owner and founder of Field Sustainable Floristry amassed a wonderfully creative … Continue reading
These healthy beauties are a cross between a comforting bowl of oatmeal and a satisfying scone. Sturdy enough to be sliced and toasted, serve them with almond or walnut butter and your favorite marmalade: all the pleasure and none of the (pain) of conventional breakfast pastry. Note: the oats need to be soaked for 8 … Continue reading
Annie’s been bringing colorful shopping bags to the market for years. I knew it was the right, smart, green thing to do. Even Uncle George told me how much he saves each year by supplying reusable bags. But it wasn’t until Dori gave me some as a hostess gift a couple of weeks ago that I “got” the convenience and pleasure of it. … Continue reading
A congratulatory email from Marie earlier this week cinched it: Peter and I have been married to each other longer than we haven’t. I told him not to buy an anniversary thing. OK, we might pick out a piece of artwork together. A quick Google search of anniversary gifts year by year revealed that one might traditionally expect pearls. However the … Continue reading
We love the bright flavor profiles in this pretty salad. Kale, carrots, and mint are thriving in gardens, so the recipe is a great reason to go out and harvest or visit a local farm stand. Serve it with tomatoes a la Caprese and cheesy gluten free scones for a perfect al fresco luncheon with friends or family. … Continue reading
Don’t Judge a Book by It’s Cover The following is a video about one French Super Market’s radical and brilliant strategy to eliminate waste and make good produce affordable. Intermarche took this idea to the bank with their brainchild: Inglorious Fruits and Vegetables. They figured out how to sell millions of pounds of produce that would be otherwise trashed each year. … Continue reading
Nathaniel says “Grandpop can have as many of these as he wants!” A veteran of conventional sweets and breakfast goodies, we’re hoping GP thinks this healthy version of a scone is as delicious as we do! A lot of our followers are trying to avoid processed sugar and fast acting leavening agents, instead opting for unyeasted breads made … Continue reading
Delicious, nutritious, easy, fast, this savory dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Even if you splurge on the nicest free range eggs, organic cheddar, heirloom tomatoes and Vidalia onions, it’s an inexpensive way to satisfy the craving for a hearty meal. Traveling to Lake Tahoe to visit Gus who is working at Stanford … Continue reading
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