“Look at that moon. Potato weather for sure.” Thornton Wilder, "Our Town" Dinner time seems to be under attack. Warm potatoes. Peppery flakes. Mmmmm. It is amazing how many events we attend throughout the year that devour the hours of 6-8 p.m. A super-late dinner may work in some places in the world, but it… Continue reading Money-in-the-bank potatoes
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2 books that cozy up to fall
"He packs wool sheared in April, honey in combs, linen, leather tanned from deerhide, and vinegar in a barrel hooped by hand at the forge’s fire." American poet Donald Hall, Ox-Cart Man This book has a permanent place in our collection. There are a handful of books that have a permanent presence in my life.… Continue reading 2 books that cozy up to fall
Build-a-salad
“Eating crappy food isn't a reward -- it's a punishment.” Drew Carey, American comedian Real, whole food. So easy. So pretty. So nourishing to body and soul. When it was just my husband and I, and we were both working more than full time, it was tough to get dinner on the table. By the… Continue reading Build-a-salad
7 things I’ve learned in a week without running water
"When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I." Psalm 61:2 It started before dawn one day last week. Three of us were already up and having breakfast when a low rumble began in the backyard and morphed into a trembling that could be felt through the house. Our… Continue reading 7 things I’ve learned in a week without running water
Savory-swirl pumpkin soup
“Like all magnificent things, it's very simple.” Natalie Babbit, "Tuck Everlasting" Americans do odd things with pumpkins this time of year. Turquoise. Fine for soup bowls, not for soup. The orange speaks for itself, does it not? Normally, I am a rather mild mannered person. But, when I pass a porch displaying a pumpkin that… Continue reading Savory-swirl pumpkin soup
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