Imperfection
I had a recent revelation when I was sharing some fruit from our garden with friends and coworkers this summer. […]
Apricot-Rosemary Preserves
Our Puget Gold apricot tree has been prolific this year! This variety of apricot was developed in Washington and is
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canning, cooking, food preservation, harvest, recipes, trees
Making Plum Chutney
Plum chutney is a sweet-and-tangy spread that is perfect for roasted meats, on sandwiches or as a dipping sauce. I
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canning, cooking, food preservation, harvest, recipes
Strawberry-Rhubarb Hand Pie
Don’t you just love June? I’m planning our evening meals based on garden strolls – picking artichokes here and there,
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cooking, harvest, recipes
Recipe: Crab Frittata
We snagged a beach house for the weekend with an amazing ocean view to show off the Pacific Northwest to
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ducks, egg recipes, harvest
Recipe: Lemon Butter
My indoor Meyer lemon tree gave me a small harvest this year and the fruit is far too special to
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cooking, harvest, recipes
A Very Special Persimmon
Persimmon trees are valued as much for their brilliant fall color as they are for their delicious, flavorful fruit. They
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garden, harvest, plants, trees
Butternut Squash Soup (for Baby too!)
Butternut squash has to be one of the most versatile vegetables on the planet. It’s great as a main dish,
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harvest, kids, recipes
Happy Birthday to Me
Another year is behind me and I find myself again feeling a little wiser for it. This year I decided
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harvest, locavore, random, u-pick
Tomatoes! Tomatoes! Tomatoes!
Our harvest baskets are bigger than ever this month and we are buried in tomatoes! I am happy to report
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canning, food preservation, harvest