Author: Laura Heldreth
Planning My Soup Garden
This morning, after we thawed out from our cold blustery walk, I simmered up a pot of vegetable broth on the stove top, curled up with my Territorial seed catalogue, […]
A Brief Pause
Happy Winter Solstice! I'm taking a brief pause to enjoy vacation time with My Pirate and finish up some lingering projects. Don't worry, I'll be back soon feeling refreshed and organized. […]
Spiced Christmas Coffee and Snow
Tuesday morning, we woke up to another soft dusting of snow. I stepped outside and took pictures while my Spiced Christmas Coffee steeped in the French Press on the kitchen […]
Braised Celery with Oven Roasted Tomatoes
My Victory Garden is shivering while it sleeps. Brrr… The temperatures dipped down into the single digits over the weekend and I'm wondering if the rosemary and bay are going to […]
My First Turducken with Thyme
Last fall, when I was reading The Essential New York Times Cookbook, I giggled when I read the Turducken recipe. A turkey stuffed with a duck and a chicken? It […]
Sweet Potato Jalapeño Soup
This year, I planted my jalapeño pepper plants in the front of My Victory Garden and all the peppers walked off. I had the very same problem last year at […]
Community Garden Shopping
Come join me at the new Community Grown website and follow along as I search for a new community garden plot for next summer! I'm looking for a sunnier space to […]
Roasted Chicken Thighs and Potatoes with Fresh Thyme
I grow thyme in my garden primarily for my roasted chicken. Roasted chicken is my signature dish and I only make it for people that I love and adore. I prefer using […]
Inspiration at Nostrana
I recently treated myself to the delicious Two Courses With Wine lunch ($18) at Nostrana. Nostrana features Chef Cathy Whims' regional approach to simple and sophisticated Italian. They offer an […]