Go directly to recipe It's another beautiful, warm autumn day here in the Vendée. I'm sitting in my office with the windows open. No, not to let the fresh air in; to let the flies out. I remember my mother getting upset because there was a fly in her house. One fly. I walked into my office this afternoon and there were at least 200 on the window. I … Continue reading →
When I was a little girl one of the traditions of autumn was to go to the apple farm. As we walked into the huge barn, the scent from the bushel baskets heaped with red, green and golden apples was thick in the air. Bottles of cider lined the walls; apple butter and apple sauce were on the shelves. There were apples everywhere. And we got to taste all of … Continue reading →
Go directly to recipe The last year we lived in Minneapolis was the first year of our first retirement, albeit we were far too young. One could also say it was our first year of unemployment, or our year off to find ourselves, or our adult 'gap' year, or our year of indecision, but it's my year and I'll call it what I want. We sold our house on the … Continue reading →
Go directly to recipe It's wonderful having a handy husband! If I want an odd shaped bookshelf or a curio cabinet to perfectly fit a certain spot all I have to do is ask. On the other hand, I have an abnormal fear of hearing the words 'son of a B**TCH!' shouted concurrently with the lights going out. The lights are back on, my computer is working and, due to … Continue reading →
We have a friend in Andorra who has a garden on his balcony. Not just a few pots but an actual garden. He hauls dirt in. He has grown a few stalks of sweet corn, grapes, berries, cucumbers, lots of tomatoes and basil. I was never particularly comfortable about going out on his balcony to admire his produce. I feared that any additional weight at all would have the whole … Continue reading →
Go directly to recipe This is my first time participating in this event but I could hardly pass up a chance to post about vegetables – not with the size of my garden! The event is being hosted this month by Joanna of Joanna’s Food with the recap living at The Heart of the Matter sometime shortly after June 22. Check it out – lots of heart healthy recipes! Vegetables. … Continue reading →
Go directly to recipe Tuna Salad. When I was growing up this mixture of canned tuna, Creamettes, green peas, celery, cubed faux cheese and mayonnaise was a staple of summer picnics and family reunions. My mother made it at least six times a summer and we all loved it. When my sister got married she made it. When I left home, and finally had my own kitchen, I made it. … Continue reading →
