Summer days have been filled with so much. Early mornings and late nights and lots of moving parts in between. As we are gearing back up for the start of school and back to campus for me, I have been reflecting on the gifts of this summer. There are many things I cherish from this … Continue reading Miscellany 2: Summer Gifts (Vermont Maple Syrup, Garden Inspired Meals, Morning Prayer & Revolutionary Cleaning Cloths)
Since my days are pretty full-to-the-brim with work and family and real life, and since my blog is just a little hobby and I'm not a professional cook, photographer or blogger, and since I don't have a staff, I sometimes have a backlog of things I want to post, but don’t have the capacity to pull together. … Continue reading Miscellany: Lovely Eggs, Mindful Magazine, Gift Wrap and Fizzy Water
I've been seeing posts out in the inter-webs with ideas of what to do with a bounty of zucchini, or bushels full of tomatoes- the end of the summer crops. This is the time of year where gardens are at that point... dwindling or overflowing, and gardeners are trying to discern what to do with … Continue reading Everyday, Everything Herb Salt
In my ideal world, I would prep for the week by making up batches of food to last several days: Cut fruits and raw veggies, make salads (cucumber, kale, chicken, etc.), bake bread, cook a pot of black beans, brew a gallon of tea, bake some granola or prep some muesli, stir up some muffin … Continue reading Sun Tea and Muesli
I wanted to share a few of my favorite things (some are perennials on my list and others are more recent). I have a hard time not sharing about things that I love. Some of you have already heard me talk about these things... see what I mean? A few of my favorite things are: 1. Podcasts … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things
Summertime and grilling go hand in hand. I love grilled food and find it so helpful as the cook, to be able to delegate parts of the meal to another person at an outdoor kitchen (instead of trying to share another burner or countertop). I also think it can be a great bringer-together of people, when grilling … Continue reading Grilling Tips with Grill Master Rich
This is a re-post from 5 years ago. It's a perennial favorite. It is summertime deliciousness! I believe that little things can make a big difference. It might only take a few more minutes, or a couple more dollars (or not any more $$ at all) – just a little time, creativity and intentionality, and … Continue reading Nothing Says Summertime Like Key Lime Pie (a recipe worth Re-Posting)
