Month: July 2013
Plant Shopping and Society Garlic
Last Thursday, I took a short road trip with Marlena to Sauvie Island to go plant shopping. First, we stopped at the Blue Heron Herbary that boasts over 100 different […]
Quick and Easy Berry Buttermilk Cake
My favorite summertime cake is the Raspberry Buttermilk Cake recipe that I found four years ago in the June edition of Gourmet Magazine. It’s fun and easy to bake with […]
New Raised Beds
When it comes to growing edibles, I'm a greedy gardener. I'm always looking for more space to grow new plants. So, we rented a sod cutter, tore out more sod, […]
Pass the Potatoes and Lobster
On Friday, I pretended that I was Ina Garten and splurged on two lobsters and made a batch of her Lobster and Potato Salad. I did my best to be […]
Pass the Herb Butter
Herb butter is one of my favorite secret ingredients to keep tucked in the freezer. I simply cut a slice off of it and add it to whatever I’m cooking […]
Pineapple Mint Wine Spritzer with Raspberries
Pineapple mint may have world domination issues, but I don't mind. It's ruffled variegated edges are lovely to look at and I love to add it to iced tea and cocktails. […]
My Victory Garden
This is my curbside vegetable garden. I call it The Victory Garden. I planted it here because this is the only place in my yard that (barely) receives six full hours […]