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Fall Garden Tips

If you have not had a chance to plant that fall garden, don’t fret; there is still a small window of opportunity to get it done. Depending on which region of the country you live in, this is the perfect time to sow some of those cool weather vegetables and ready them to harvest before the deep freeze sets in. The key is to not delay and to choose those vegetables, in particular salad greens, pretty much the same as...

Country Apple Pie

Apple picking season is officially upon us which also ushers in the crisp days of autumn. Nothing comes close to biting into a fresh-picked apple or better yet, slicing up a few to bury on a bed of flaky crust, topped off with a nice scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Now if this doesn’t make your mouth water, surely nothing can. Here’s the recipe from page 178 of my cookbook, Farm Girl in The City – Of Food and...

Lessons for Good Living

Lessons for Good Living When I published my online magazine several years ago, there was a monthly column, written by myself, entitled Lessons for Good Living. It was something that was anticipated by my many subscribers and because I can only imagine the benefit it could bring to those of you who are joining me on this leg of the journey, I am reintroducing it here on my blog. This column is actually from September 2012 and it still resonates...

Look for the Helpers

When my children were growing up, like so many parents, I exposed them to Fred Rogers, of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood.  For those of you who might not know who he was, he was a television icon whose program ran on PBS for decades.  Through his simple messages, Mr. Rogers helped to raise up a generation. Funny thing is, as he was planting thoughts in millions of children across the globe, he also had a tremendous impact on the parents who...

The Good Stuff

My husband and I were having our traditional Sunday morning breakfast recently and he made a comment that got me to thinking. We were discussing events that were constant in our lives when we were growing up. What was obvious at the time was that although it might have seemed like people were merely going through the motions to do what was expected for holidays and family gatherings, it was so much more. No one went into deep thought, I...

Chicken Florentine Quiche

This time of the year has me thinking about the upcoming baking season. And what a better way to kick it off than with my recipe for Chicken Florentine Quiche. This was a favorite of my clients at my former bakery and cafe and I must say it continues to be a favorite here at home. Filled with all kinds of fresh from the garden ingredients, you and your family are sure to make this one your own. ingredients 10...

Commitment

So often I am asked how did I arrive at the place where I am today. In most cases they are referring to my garden. The truth is it has taken many years of cultivating this garden; one bed at a time. There were seasons when I planted and it did not turn out the way I had imagined it in my head. And then there were those seasons when everything I touched flourished beyond my wildest dreams. This brings...

Settings…

What comes to mind when you hear the word settings?  If you are like most people, you will immediately visualize different types of table settings.  But, is there more to serving good food than just what kind of plates or flatware that is typically used to serve food? When I think of good food, I think of the entire experience.  Think of it like this. What comes to your mind when you envision  your favorite restaurant?  Before you sit at...

Preserved Lemons

Many of you know how much I love Mediterranean food and asked for the recipe for Preserved Lemons.  This recipe is one that can be changed to suit your individual taste.  I tend to like lots of spicy flavor, so, it is easy to switch things up depending on what you are in the mood for simply by putting together a mixture of preserved lemons, olive oil and spices The type of lemons you use is up to you, however,...

Decadent Banana Walnut Bread

Summertime means as little time as possible spent in the kitchen over a hot oven. But it also means keeping delicious, healthy go-to’s for breakfast, snacks or, in this case, dessert, when that sweet tooth comes knocking. So if you can relate, you are going to love my recipe for Decadent Banana Walnut Bread. This recipe is chocked full of flavor with a bit of extras to keep even the most finicky eaters interested. Here’s a tip. Bake up a...

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