The accidental gardener strikes again! A couple of years ago, we had a surprise sprout garden. This year, a surprise carrot patch! I noticed a month ago that the feathery bright green plants growing rapidly around a tomato plant in the corner of our garden looked strangely familiar. And then I placed them: carrots! I … Continue reading “From Garden to Table: Roasted Rosemary Carrots with Sheep’s Milk Feta”
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DIY Fun: Painting Pots/Propagating Succulents
DIY Fun, by lauren, July 7, 2016, 1 ReplyLast week we decided to paint pots on the back patio. The whole project only cost $20, given that we already had paint brushes and soil and the succulents we planned to plant in each little pot. I picked up the pots, saucers, and patio paints (paint specific for terra cotta pots) at Michael’s: six … Continue reading “DIY Fun: Painting Pots/Propagating Succulents”
From Garden to Table: Pickled Beets
Food, by lauren, July 5, 2016, 5 RepliesWe’ve had a plethora of radishes and beets this summer. I love beets many ways — roasted, grated raw on top of a salad, but especially pickled. Whole Foods sells a delicious product (Love Beets) that I sometimes splurge on (their honey ginger variety is my favorite), but with our own beets growing fast and … Continue reading “From Garden to Table: Pickled Beets”
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Food, by lauren, May 22, 2016, 5 RepliesMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday This spring, we’ve had the most strawberries we’ve ever had. It’s both a blessing and a curse; there’s a strange, sick game of keep-it-up with the berries that feels a lot like trying to do magic with a broken wand (Ron Weasley reference? Anyone?). Every day I find berries that … Continue reading “Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday”
Reading… And Cooking!
Books, by lauren, May 17, 2016, 2 RepliesThe Vegetable Butcher, by Cara Mangini Received this lovely book in the mail recently, a surprise gift from Andrew’s oldest brother Billy and his wife Annie. It’s such a treat! With all the vegetables we’re counting on in our garden this summer (including 4 acorn squash plants we decided to go for at the last … Continue reading “Reading… And Cooking!”