There is something about mixed heirloom tomatoes that about has me swooning when I see them! Purple, brandy, yellow, orange, pale ghost, striped, green....why do we limit ourselves to pedestrian red? I wish I could say these were off my tomato vines, but not yet, it is still much too early here in Western Washington. Soon though!… Continue reading Farmer’s Market Tomatoes & Pasta
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Meals and whatnot.
German Chocolate Cake & a Wedding Anniversary
Kirk and I celebrated 7 years of marriage today 🙂 We were married in the botanical gardens at our town's park by the now-husband of one of my good friends, who had been a minister in a earlier part of his life. It was a very low-key wedding, no debt, no real worries. Just friends,… Continue reading German Chocolate Cake & a Wedding Anniversary
Book Review: Honey Crafting
With how much I enjoy bees, getting sent a copy of Honey Crafting: From Delicious Honey Butter to Healing Salves, Projects for Your Home Straight from the Hive to review was very special to me. Set in 3 sections, it covers over 60 recipes and projects for home, body and kitchen. If you haven't worked… Continue reading Book Review: Honey Crafting
Blueberry Citrus Sauce & Baked Vegan Pancakes
Fingers crossed, it may be a good year for my blueberry bushes - Outside of a few of the 40+ bushes, most have put on good-looking berries. I am really, really hoping it goes smoothly this year! But for now, I pulled out frozen berries from last summer's harvest. Just a few pounds are all… Continue reading Blueberry Citrus Sauce & Baked Vegan Pancakes