Ten Life Lessons from September
Good morning friends, school's back in session, and as part of my continuing education (and unrepentant need to show off), I'm eager to share...
Farm to Photo: My First Photography Show
On the first Friday of each month, Vashon folk and a carload or two of intrepid off-islanders descend upon our small town to take in the latest...
Making Jam: How to Tell When Jam Is Set
Making jam is simply heating fruit, sugar, lime or lemon juice, and a bit of time and patience to the mix.Making jam: A simple "spoon...
Clara Frijs: Best Pear You’ve Never Eaten
Top clockwise: Aurora pear, Clara Frijs pear, Orcas pear
Venus Grape: Goddess of Vitus Love
In the beauty pageant of fruit, grapes are certainly one of the more comely and congenial contestants. Colorful, sweet and worldly, grapes garner a...
Life Lessons From the Month of August
If there's one benefit to aging, it's my growing belief that while I may be losing hair, I'm may also be gaining wisdom, especially...
Flirting With the Supermoon
The laughter and conversations of an evening well spent still reverberated in my head as I drove home. Bright lights on, my truck trundled...
Peach Macaroon Crisp: Man Does Not Live by Pie Alone
Peach Macaroon Crisp begins with great peaches
As a man who is partial to pie, I must admit my eyes have been wandering lately, gazing at the crisps,...
Peach Sauce Sublime: Peaches Simmered in Wine
There's no denying I'm a man who likes to can, fruit especially. This time of year I'm directing a parade of pots and pans on...
Back Door Eyesore: DIY Trellis to the Rescue!
As a homeowner, I rarely make a move around the old place without hearing an unsolicited (and often times smug) inner voice prodding me to take action and complete...
