Some garden chores we do without thinking much of it. You know the ones I mean -- the weeding, cutting plants back, staking them, crushing caterpillars or looking for eggs on the underside of a leaf. But others have more weight because they are harbingers of their seasons. As we move ever more firmly out …
Tag: Kitchen
smells and squeaks
The garden is full of scents! A honeysuckle that we planted in the outdoor kitchen is in full bloom, and the scent of it wafts about, making kitchen work positively dreamy. As I worked on lunch, Ali wandered over with a flower from the white peony. It's got a scent that reminds me of lily …
Spinach from top to bottom
Our summers are relentlessly hot and dry, so I adore spring. We still have enough rain not to do much watering at all, and the temperature is mild enough for all the plants to be quite relaxed and cheery. It's the season that makes me feel like gardener of the year because everything just won't …
A cola bottle that only a mother could love
Whenever I hang out with my mother, she makes me feel as if I am the funniest person in the world because she laughs like crazy at all of my jokes. (I learned long ago not to expect this type of response from anyone else in the world.) When I was little, I asked her …
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Three steps to dinner
Here's the recipe for the easiest way to cook fish that I know.* You need: 1) Some fish 2) Some herbs (optional- I used fennel tops) 3) Salt Step 1: A thin layer of salt in the pan. Step 2: Add fish (with herbs in their bellies if you're using them) Step 3: A thin …
