Currently growing in Southern California
When I get bored I want to cook. Cooking engages my brain, it smells good, it tastes good, and if I do it right, it looks good. I’ve created something wonderful from just a few random forgotten ingredients in the fridge. This quiche was no different. Its the end of the week and I have odds and ends in the fridge that need to get used up.
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When I first heard of chia seeds I immediately thought of my college archaeology classes where I learned that chia was a staple food for prehistoric people. I thought that it couldn’t be the same stuff, but it actually is!
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At 2am last Friday, I drove my daughter to a Starbucks in a nearby town. She got out of the car, gave me a big hug and sleepily climbed into the truck of a classmate whose parents had offered to drive them to the airport. From there they would join their teacher and other…
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I made this salad in the work lunchroom once and everyone kept commenting on how good the cut veggies smelled and how beautiful it was. So it would be an easy, yet impressive side dish for a potluck. The best thing is it only takes about 15 minutes to make.
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Happy Autumn Equinox! Mother Earth decided to bless us by sending our first real Fall day. The temperature dropped from the upper 90s down to 72 and breezy in just a couple days. The wind smelled wet and cold. It blew strongest in the afternoon and the dust was so thick in places that visibility was…
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Are you feeling those first stirrings of Fall yet? I know I have been for a couple of weeks now. The nights are much cooler. My bedroom windows are still open at night, but only a crack. The evenings are still very warm but I have pulled out the warmer blankets for the middle of…
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Winter has touched the landscape with its icy fingers. This morning I woke up to a crisp 25 degrees outside. A thick layer of frost blanketed the ground. The apple trees and grapevines have been bare for over a week, the ice in the bird baths is 1/2 inch thick in the mornings, and piles…
Read MoreI planted the garden this weekend! Pictures and info on what I planted to come. For today I thought I would tell you about the 6 most useful fruits and veggies I use on a regular basis. 1. Mire Poix Veggies – Carrots, Celery, Garlic, Onion – Okay I know this is actually four veggies,…
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Going dairy free is scary. You think your never going to be able to eat ice cream again. You can’t have cheese, or butter, milk, or yogurt. But, over the last four months of going dairy-free, I’ve learned that it’s not as bad as you think and the unexpected benefits may eventually outweigh the…
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I tried to get this posted yesterday, but Tom’s boss was coming to visit so I was a bit busy getting ready. Tom has an incredible metabolism. He is one of those guys who needs to eat 3000 calories a day just to maintain his body weight. If I don’t keep the house stocked with…
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Shoots and Roots 