New Moon Love, Short Lived!
Well, that was quick. My second new moon letter should have posted last week. And, well, honestly, I feel like a completely different person than…
How to Cook a Whole Chicken
A Very Happy Chicken First, we need to talk about where to buy a chicken. It’s all too common these days to have neighbors and local…
You say “Salad”, I say “Vinaigrette!”
But seriously, while there are some greens that I enjoy just munching straight out of the garden (sorrel not among them), I really do prefer…
Corn Bread and a few Desperate Tales from Dinner Time
Here are 2 Fiery Tales from Dinnertime for ya. These tales come from stories I had collected from Desperate Moms at dinner time back when…
A Short Story and sort of a Recipe: When Butternut and Lentil Dance
A dish is built in layers of ingredients and flavor. It begins from the bottom and builds it’s way to the top. Like a soup,…
Desperate for Dinner with recipe for Creamy Chicken (or no chicken) Chili
Back in the day I wrote a blog called Desperate for Dinner. This was roughly 12 years ago, back in the days of the first…
I’ll take a side of Peace, Please.
Today, sadly, I sit and watch people refuse to let Democracy run it's course. My best response is to light candles of peace. I did…
Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm is just nuts in the garden and will be until we get a good freeze. The spring, though, is when it really sings…
Parsley and Lentils
Spring has Sprung and so has the Parsley. Parsley is a fantastic early spring green, providing a fresh intoxicating flavor and a spectacular crunch. It…
Slow Roasted Potatoes with Chive Butter
Who doesn't love a salted flavorful compound butter dripping over soft potatoes? Compound Butters are an exquisite way to extend the flavor of your garden…