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Abundance: What to do with too many Herbs {VIDEO}

I had a couple of people ask me what would I do with extra herbs. I quickly spouted off a couple of things just to answer, but later realized that my answer was incomplete at best. I have created a short video showing you a couple of things you can do. I have also thoughtfully … Read more

Finished Pancetta

Pancetta, a.k.a. Italian Bacon

Bacon is a reason for living. Honestly. I am not being dramatic. It really is a good enough to stay alive for, if you were feeling like maybe you shouldn’t… for some reason. As you may have figured out by now if you have been following my blog for a while, bacon is serious around … Read more

Blackberry-Peach Soda

Blackberry Coolers

Last week I made a lovely blackberry and peach pie. I probably could have stuffed the thing to overflowing, but instead I decided to swipe a cup of the filling to turn into a base for a soda syrup. My family loves sodas of all kinds. I am a tea gal, myself, but I can … Read more

Blackberry-Peach Pie

Blackberry-Peach Pie

This time of year I find myself torn between 2 masters: gardening and cooking. These 2 conflicting time-sucks are in addition to the 3 children and house that already claim mastery over me, but I digress. I get up each day, far earlier than I did only a few months ago, with a laundry list … Read more

Kids on Orcas Island for Halloween

Mothers

I am lucky enough to count myself among the group of women that call themselves mothers. We are often a rag-tag bunch. We are often spotted frantically rushing the children into school, with our hair tied into a nappy mess on top of our heads and our uniform of yoga pants and t-shirts. It is … Read more

Dulce de Leche w/ Green Apple

Teacher Appreciation Week

For those of you with kids in school, don’t forget that this week is Teacher Appreciation Week. My kids helped me make several cans of Dulce de Leche which we paired with fresh, organic green apples. I hope the teacher’s like them. It is the least we can do. Especially for those dealing with my … Read more

Carne de res Jalapeno

Mexican Round-Up

I thought it might be helpful to put together a post that links to all my other posts having to do with spicy and/or Mexican food. Cinco de Mayo rarely falls on a Saturday, so this year you should be able to do more than go out for cheap Mexican food – LOL! ¡buen provecho … Read more

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