Pickled Sweet Cherries…Who Would Have Thunk?
I shall take no credit for the inspiration of pickling sweet cherries. My friend Julie brought the possibility to my attention in a Facebook...
A Front Porch Fourth of July
The Fourth of July crept in this morning under a layer of clouds thin enough to be dismissed by an eager sunrise. While the...
Summertime and the Pittin’ is Easy: A Better Way to Pit Cherries
An inexpensive tool and better way to pit cherries
Did you know that Washington state grows more cherries than any other state? Yep, this is...
Recipe: Asparagus Tips in a Pickle
Consider the Asparagus pickle...
As a child, the only asparagus, available at the local A&P resided in a tin can of questionable intent. They called...
Flower Aristocracy: Grand Dames of the Garden
Regale Lily, one of my favorite flowers, beautiful, fragrant and easy to grow.
As a guest speaker at the Vashon Island Garden Tour, I'm about...
My Country Life in a Country Song
A day of bad moves, bandages and boo-boos.
We all have bad days, and I must admit that if the following is all I have...
Best Vinaigrette to Grace a Salad Green
Best Vinaigrette for any green salad
Simple salad heaven: vinaigrette drizzled over arugula and kale
I've traveled a circuitous culinary path in seeking vinaigrette variations of...
Boz and the Makeshift Whoopee Cushion
Boz, the face I can't seem to say no to.
Anyone who's ever spent a minute or two reading my blog, can see (at least...
War of the Roses: Behind the Scenes
A bent wheelbarrow tells part of the story
My projects are aplenty, and it goes without saying some due tasks are less desirable than others....
How to Make a Garden Fountain
My fountain built in 2005, algae aged and still running.
Garden Fountain: An Earthly Delight
What's my sign? (I thought you'd never ask.) As a card-carrying,...
