Gazpacho

This was the first recipe I ever made for Donny. To be frank, I have no idea of its provenance, so I can’t claim it as mine, nor, unfortunately, give proper credit. [pic] There are a few things my cooking … Continue reading →

Rebirth

Not planting Big Garden this year wasn’t a hard decision:  I was not home at the best time to start seeds. Then I soon realized my summer would be unpredictable and announced my decision to D. I mentioned this to … Continue reading →

Growing What Matters Most

Made a sad decision to cut back the size of Gwendolen’s Garden this year. It is something I have discussed for a couple years and to be honest, I have been holding on to spots that don’t produce as well … Continue reading →

a new gardening season begins

It snowed earlier in the week. Barely more than an inch but it has cold enough to have stuck around, blanketing my backyard in its crisp silence. This is the perfect scenario for a January evening of perusing the many … Continue reading →

Corn

Pastabilities

I gave myself a pasta sheeter/cutter for my birthday las month and have been making guinea pigs of my family ever since. I also ordered three books to learn what I was doing. I like to read cookbooks, but they … Continue reading →

My Gardening Life

Growing my garden this year has meant so much more than the seeds I started, the dream part-time job I was fortunate to enjoy, the pesto I made early-season, the myriad tomatoes I canned, or even the jalapenos I am … Continue reading →

Seed Starting

Last year, I noticed that my seed starting trays – an ABS system from Gardener’s Supply Co – were getting a little

Salsa and All Things Tomato

Last summer was the first in three that I had any success with growing tomatoes – so much so that I DID win (at least, I am claiming victory)

So, a co-worker kindly offered