This morning at 11 am, the first legal marijuana store in Vancouver, Washington will open its doors to the public. If you find yourself in a celebrating mood, just put […]
I do not like to plant my vegetables in straight lines. I know that this particular quirk is a result of watching my grandfather set up his surveying equipment just […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Outside the back door of my childhood home there was a Bartlett Pear tree. We would watch the tree bloom, grow fruit, and then one day my Mom would pull […]
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 […]
Today is National Kale Day, which strikes me as a bit silly, but also as an excellent time to share what I’ve learned about kale. I’ve grown kale for over […]