Camping in a Cabin
Posted on August 31, 2009 - Filed Under Vacation | 4 Comments
Last week, I told you all that we were headed off for a few days of camping and promised details upon my return. My apologies for the delay. I have some big new things happening in my life (more on that tomorrow!) and was bogged down with work from the moment I arrived home. But [...]
Read More..>>On The Road …
Posted on August 24, 2009 - Filed Under summer | 6 Comments
A few months ago, something came over me and I started leafing through a Maine travel guide put out by the Maine Department of Tourism a few years ago. Somewhere in my reading, I learned that you can camp out in a less intensive way by renting a cabin. And it’s cheap!
So, that little bug [...]
Fertile Fridays: Thank Goodness for Rain
Posted on August 22, 2009 - Filed Under garden | 2 Comments
Earlier this summer, rain punctuated each day. We were in a state of constant gray, which was anything but fun. These past few weeks have been quite the opposite — A string of hot, unyielding humidity and anything by rain. The plants have been drooping and sagging under the heat of the sun. It’s like [...]
Read More..>>Mmm … Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Posted on August 18, 2009 - Filed Under Cookies | 8 Comments
I had every intention of posting my usual Fertile Friday post on Friday. It’s something that I have loved doing all summer, since I am so happy with the progress I’ve made this year. And it’s something that I want to continue until the growing is done. But this past week, I just needed a [...]
Read More..>>Homemade Pizza Recipe: Chicken Basil Pizza
Posted on August 14, 2009 - Filed Under pizza | 5 Comments
Oh, the things I could say about pizza. It’s a family favorite around here. Will’s and Paige’s eyes light up when they see a pizza box. Heck, sometimes Will even requests pizza (the answer isn’t always yes, though). In any case, it’s something we enjoy together.
When I was planning this week’s meals, I realized that [...]
Deboning the Bones
Posted on August 12, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 4 Comments
The first time I roasted asparagus, the browned bits at the tips made my heart thump. Surely, it must be ruined, I thought. Heck, I almost didn’t serve it … what a mistake that would have been.
As much as I love to cook, some aspects of cooking frighten me. It’s a classic case of fear [...]
Blue Cheese Stuffed Burgers
Posted on August 11, 2009 - Filed Under Beef, cheese, grill, sandwich | 5 Comments
It was a steamy, hot day today. It was one of those days where you just don’t know what to do with yourself. The kids and I ran errands, took a walk (what was I thinking?!?) and ran through the sprinkler. Because I wanted to. Finally, we gave in and collapsed onto the couch with [...]
Read More..>>Fertile Fridays: A Heavy Look at Farms and Gardening
Posted on August 9, 2009 - Filed Under garden | 3 Comments
To my wonderful readers — Sorry I am late with this week’s Fertile Fridays post! I was so busy with deadlines, that I had to set this aside for a day … now, onto the update.
I have probably mentioned before that my cousins are farmers and operate an organic farm. I buy a lot of [...]
Read More..>>Wordless Wednesday
Posted on August 6, 2009 - Filed Under Just Photos | 6 Comments
Rainbow cupcakes.
’nuff said.
Oh Me, Oh My: Pork Chops Saltimbocca
Posted on August 5, 2009 - Filed Under pork | 3 Comments
Whenever Gourmet magazine arrives, I skim it almost immediately. But the trouble with skimming is that you can totally miss something amazing. And delicious. And totally craveworthy.
That almost happened with this Pork Chops Saltimbocca with Sauteed Spinach recipe. I nearly passed it right on over. The title of the recipe didn’t catch my eye, and [...]
