Banana Ripeness. That's what we're here to talk about today. I am taking a poll about when a banana is perfectly ripe for eating. There is some debate on this topic. If fact, in our family there is some disagreement on this matter (which actually comes in handy since there are only 1 or 2 … Continue reading How Ripe is A Perfectly Ripe Banana?
This is a simple and zippy pasta main dish. It is adapted from Susan Branch’s delightful, THE SUMMER BOOK cookbook. Are you familiar with her? She is creative, inspiring, nostalgic and fun. Before I had an internet full of blogs to look at for inspiration and to get my creative juices flowing, Susan Branch did … Continue reading lemon linguini
Strawberry season is here. It’s time to pick. It’s time to buy. It’s time to eat them! During this prime strawberry season, my family pretty much eats strawberries at every meal! the gift on my porch A couple of weeks ago, I got a text from my sister letting me know that there … Continue reading Strawberries Are Here!
Happy Mother's Day! I've gotten out my red special plate, getting ready to celebrate my mom! This Sunday is Mother's Day (in case you missed the memo) and it is a special day to me. I really love to be with my mother on Mother's Day. Often times it doesn't happen because of circumstances and … Continue reading Mom, You Are Sweeter Than Chocolate!
A student of mine, Kelsey, was telling me that she tries to buy one thing at the grocery each visit, that is not on her list, as a treat to herself. Sometimes it's an indulgence while other times it's an ingredient to use in a new recipe. I love that idea! I have been buying … Continue reading Beets and Kale
Easter is such a wonderful occasion. It's a spring holiday, when things are in bloom and there is new life awakening all around- like the little birds that are nesting in the eve of my porch. (Interestingly, the 4th bird family to inhabit this same nest-home over the past couple of years ). For … Continue reading Easter-Resurrection Rolls
A couple of days ago I wrote about planting an herb garden. This is a follow-up post with a yummy treat you can make with Mint leaves. My mint has been sprouting up in the bed after a snowy, cold winter. I have welcomed its return by making some Fruit Tea. I realize that Fruit … Continue reading Fruit Tea (From the Herb Garden)
I must warn you: I am not a gardener! I want to be. I really do. I want to be a gardener and a seamstress. Those are my domestic voids. We'll get to the topic of sewing some other day, but today, this spring day in Tennessee, despite my inadequacies as a gardener, I … Continue reading How Does Your Garden Grow?
This cookie is my go-to cookie. I have been waiting for the perfect moment to share it with you. And actually any moment is the perfect moment. I could make up an occasion in each month that could merit these cookies being served. They are my favorite cookies to make. They are consistent, travel well, … Continue reading The Go-To Cookie: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip
One summer evening, years ago, my friend, Gretchen and I were taking an after dinner stroll. It was a nice evening and, as we came upon the cross street, we saw a convertible approach the traffic light. It was perfect convertible-weather. We were admiring their ride from afar, and noticed that both of the passengers … Continue reading Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas
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