I must say I’m a bit of a cynic when it comes to growing flowers on the homestead. When I go to the nursey to…
Tables and booths are overflowing with the spoils of summer, one of my very favorites being juicy, tart blackberries. This Blackberry Almond Cake is a…
I took a trip to the farmers’ market this week and the bounty piled upon the vendors’ tables was a feast for the eyes. There…
Sometimes, you just want a really tasty salad, am I right, folks? Don’t get me wrong; I am wholeheartedly omnivorous. I love a big, juicy…
It’s my favorite time of the season again, friends: Peach time! Every year, I wait not-so-patiently for the local farmstands to put out their “We…
Homesteaders are accustomed to spending time at home and taking on projects in the kitchen. Now that everyone has been spending more time at home,…
They’ve had the most amazing, rich, buttery, perfectly-perfect avocados at my local grocery stores this summer. There’s something so glorious about slicing into an avocado…
Caprese salad brings together some of my very favorite summer flavors. In fact, when I’m missing the warmth of the summer sun, I’ll even throw…
I can’t tell you all how happy I am that summer is here. Not because of the high temperatures and oppressive humidity, but because of…
“Woo-hoo! Float trip!!” If you know what a float trip is, you know why I’m so looking forward to this weekend. If you’re one of…
Looks good, right? Well, I assure you, this Cowboy Caviar tastes as great as it looks. This simple dish is the perfect side or dip…
Eating in season. Eating locally. They’re not just foodie buzzwords, that’s how our ancestors ate. They had to. There was no running to the store…