When I lived in the US I used to plant snow peas, or edible pea pods.
Much as I love them, I haven’t bothered planting them here for two reasons: I limit my potager space and they would interfere with the sweet corn.
I can … Continue reading.....
One of the problems for someone who has blogged as long as I have is that, sometimes, we don’t want new recipes.
Sometimes we just want to make the old recipes that are near and dear to our heart.
Sometimes the old recipes don’t need … Continue reading.....
Continuing education.
In some fields it's required to maintain a license in order to work.
In some fields it's required to stay on top of changes; to be on the cutting edge.
And I suppose one could say that it's necessary to keep our brains … Continue reading.....
We're on our way to Italy for a family reunion…. I've posted some old stories and new recipes to entertain you while we're off having fun.
Years ago, before we lived here, we were in London, window-shopping with another couple. The wife spotted a figurine … Continue reading.....
Once again I'm being plagued by baby bunnies.
We have a chain link fence surrounding our front garden / lawn. Last year I added a 15" (37cm) high wood fence all around the bottom and dug in chicken wire in the bad spots, where they … Continue reading.....
I played hooky yesterday.
It was cold, but the sun was shining, and when mon mari said he was off to buy plumbing supplies I decided to go along for the ride.
Not that I’m terribly interested in plumbing supplies, but I figured we’d be … Continue reading.....
We had a momentous occasion chez nous last week.
We took the plastic off the the hole in the floor above the staircase.
For the winter, since there is no insulation under the roof, we had plastic, insulation and boards covering up the top of … Continue reading.....
Ah, Spring!
All of the bright blooming flowers: daffodils, tulips, hyacinths….
All of the fresh vegetables: artichokes, asparagus, favas….
All of the trees coming into bud….
All of the lovely, warm sunshine…..
All of the guilt….
Guilt?
Spring Guilt?
Yes, my friends: Spring Guilt.
After … Continue reading.....
Mangetout (Snow Peas) and Carrots
Warning: Gross overstatements and insults to most nationalities follow. Read at your own risk.
Spring has sprung.
There’s a new look to the produce stands. All of the lovely spring vegetables are slowly nudging the stodgy winter crucifers out of … Continue reading.....
Even though I am no longer a certified member of the rat race (the rats won) I still enjoy a leisurely dinner on Friday nights.
With Steamed Artichokes and Yogurt/ Herb Dipping Sauce to start, there was a lot more nibbling and sipping going on, … Continue reading.....
