Friday Finishes (more fresh food)

Friday Finishes (more fresh food)

Gardening is cheaper than therapy – and you get tomatoes.author unknown Harvest and preservation A fruitful season It has been a generally good season for most of the crops in our backyard gardens this year.  I’ve had 17 varieties of tomatoes that have...
Old cookbooks hold more than recipes

Old cookbooks hold more than recipes

Food and Memories Gathering together to share a meal is a connection seen in every culture around the world and across time.  Whether for a large feast or an intimate tea, most of us have strong memories of special times around food.   Cookbooks have a unique ability...
Experiments with edible flowers

Experiments with edible flowers

Cooking with Lilacs Picking and Sharing: Timing is everything I have been experimenting with floral preserves for the last couple of seasons but this is the first time I have tried anything learned lilacs. I recently learned of their versatility as food flowers after...