Winter work; it is the planning and foundational grunt work of the year and now is the time to begin! Our first ice storm is descending upon us tomorrow, and finally finally we will have a break from the garden. That is, for about two days. Then the seed starting begins! Overwintered brussel sprouts and…
Welcome, we’re glad you’re here!
Feel free to take a peek at what we’re up to – most likely, raising plants and kids or feeding plants or kids. Either way, we’re doing it our best, slow and simple. If mama’s lucky, it’s with a book in hand and bread in the oven and iced coffee waiting for me.
New From Our Spoons:
Zone 8a Summer Garden: Too Many Tomatoes
Summer came and went, the most exciting time in the garden, and there was not one update. Common excuses of a mom of two who gardens, reads a lot and cooks from scratch: life happened. You did miss it, but it was fulfilling and exciting and saturated and very very warm. So here it is,…
Bunny Book Club: American Cherry Hand Pies
The cherry truck has arrived, and mom is breaking out pie dough, canning jars and popsicle molds to commemorate the occasion. Things worth waiting for: a well made espresso, tomatoes to turn green, Christmas morning… and when cherries are in season in July. Ok, ok not all of those are of equal value, but close…