Bread for Florence
A few days ago my wife returned from the store overwhelmed and maybe a little frustrated. “They were out of bread and water,” she said. I just nodded, not surprised. … Continue reading
Pico de Gallo
Pico de gallo is probably the best thing that ever happened to fresh, ripe tomatoes. Even people (like my kids) who claim they don’t like tomatoes, love pico de gallo. … Continue reading
Figs
I have memory of pulling a fig from a neighbor’s tree, maybe on a dare, maybe on a whim, and taking a big bite of it. The seedy inside and … Continue reading
Non Stop Cucumbers
I mentioned a few years ago that I had I cucumber bonanza in the garden. It seems that it has happened again. I’ve been saving seeds for a few years. … Continue reading
Mushroom Recipe Trio
Mushroom season has been going on around here for a few months now. I’ve been doing more cooking than writing and here are a few recipes that I have been … Continue reading
Mushroom Bonanza
Growing mushrooms began as a way to use the trees that I was cutting down on my small suburban lot. I wasn’t sure what I was doing and I didn’t … Continue reading
Sweet Spot
Every year the garden hits that sweet spot- everything is planted, things are growing well and looking good, not too many bugs or weeds, just enough veggies to harvest for … Continue reading
Green Shoots
In North Carolina there are a lot of winter days when you can be fooled into thinking spring has arrived. It’s not just people, the plants are often fooled, too. … Continue reading
Spring? Salad with Dandelion Vinaigrette
Spring seems to have taken a break around here and over a lot of the East Coast. The past week has been cold and rainy, with this past weekend really … Continue reading
Neuse River Hat Trick
It is shad season in North Carolina, so I went to Anderson Point Park this morning to try to catch some for myself. It was a nice morning even though … Continue reading
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