After my dad passed away in 2005 my mind was full of all the things I would miss. His laugh, his advice, his silly nicknames. It wasn’t until about a year later when I realized I also never learned how he made his famous pinto beans and I LOVE his pinto beans. They were always…
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Top Posts of 2011
2011 was a great year for us! I harvested another 100 pounds of vegetables from my tiny city backyard, raised some cute chickens, moved to a beautiful town and met several new friends! Its been a good year indeed. 2012 is going to be interesting, that’s for sure! More to come about our plans for…
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In the Garden: Roasted Tomato Soup
This morning I smacked the snooze button on my alarm and snuggled under the blankets for a few extra minutes. It’s the first morning where I felt like it was going to be cold when I took off that blanket. It was, thanks to the rain that fell last night and there is more planned…
Read MoreSpring Pea and Baby Potato Salad with Yogurt
“Mom, can I pick some peas too?” The pea vines in front of me begin to tremble. I look down to see her tugging on a pea pod, pulling the whole vine to one side. “Whoa there sweetheart, you need to cut them off, not pick them. Pea vines are too fragile to just yank…
Read MoreOven Fries
This photo was sort of an accident. I was trying to photograph some oven fries and got completely frustrated. I gave up on them. I didn’t like my perspective. I didn’t like the light. And I didn’t like how much my stomach was growling. So I climbed off my chair and headed inside to grab…
Read MoreAsparagus and Gruyere Tart
Its early Spring 2021. I am in the veggie garden of my new home, a blue and white Victorian that has been my dream home since childhood. Tom and I saved up for years to buy it, but the reality of it hasn’t sunk in yet. That this home is ours. I thought it would…
Read MoreBaked Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon and Sugar
“Please eat your dinner,” I begged my 6 year old for what must have been the millionth time. “NO! I hate chicken! It tastes like fish and I hate fish. And sweet potatoes are orange. I hate orange food. I don’t want this stupid dinner!” She slumps in her chair crossing her arms. Not another…
Read MoreApricot and Almond Baked Brie
I’ve never eaten baked brie before, but last week I found a wheel on sale and decided to try it. It had been a wet and stormy day in a wet and stormy week. My husband, his best friend and I were hungry for a warm and comforting afternoon snack. I promised them both something…
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Shoots and Roots 