Category: Eating Locally, Homecooking, Gardening
Nature . . . Get it off me!
Someone save me…I am surrounded by nature and the circle of life. The groundhogs and their babies seem to be spending less time in my garden, thankfully. But these deer living in the woods behind my house are persistent.
Review: Mexicali Rose, Newtown
Mexicali Rose in Newtown doesn’t look like much from the outside – just another storefront eatery with a clever sign. Located on Route 25, you can’t let the location fool you though. This isn’t just some hole in the wall. When you walk in, you are met with a cute assortment of vintage tables and [...]
Cause for Celebration
I’ve been waiting, somewhat patiently, for the day to come. I’ve struggled through months of wanting to support local growers but being unable to because of the late opening of farmer’s markets in the immediate area. And finally, finally, finally it’s that time. As I was driving home this afternoon from a very brief trip [...]
Garden Tale: The crime
These are the innocent victims, cut down in the prime of their lives. They were senselessly attacked under the cover of dusk and dawn by a party of bandits who until recently concealed their existence. These are the victims friend’s, family and neighbors who are demanding justice for this horrific crime. They want the culprits [...]
Washing Vegetables and Fruits to Remove Pesticides
I never thought about pesticide residue that could be on my produce before I had Will. And while I thought it was odd that apples in the store were so shiny and glossy, and broccoli had that white patina, I just didn’t put one and one together. But while I was pregnant I began learning [...]
