Think SPRING! Yes I took this picture of snow showers this morning from my front porch. Luckily, it all melted right away! Later that afternoon I opened my front door and robins are building a nest in my wreath on the front door. Wow, they are quick! This seems to happen every year… No, … Continue reading
I have been making my traditional lasagna for many years as just about everyone in my family likes it except for a few vegetarians. I always have extra sauce to serve over spaghetti for them or the younger kids so no one is ever left out. As a matter of fact it is one of … Continue reading
I like to plant garlic in the fall for a spring/summer harvest and then I will have plenty to use throughout the year. Why bother when garlic is so easy to come by? Never ask a gardener that 🙂 I have been buying my garlic from The Cook’s Garden and I particularly like “Early Italian”. … Continue reading
Oh my, just making the rub with all of these aromatic smells; garlic, fresh rosemary, lemon and cumin – this is one of the best rubs I have ever used! This is another Weight Watcher’s recipe for any of you lamb lovers who like to indulge in this flavorful meat every once in awhile. My … Continue reading
This is one of my favorite salads with a Raspberry-Maple Dressing. Since the first time I tried this house salad at the Gandy Dancer in Ann Arbor after I graduated from college, (my Dad took the family there to celebrate my Bachelors Degree in Education) to the many times I have made this recipe for … Continue reading
My beautiful Fall lettuce is ready to pick for some delicious, crisp salads. There is nothing better than lettuce freshly picked from my garden – it makes all of my salads shine! This is my favorite thing to grow in the fall (besides garlic which I will be planting soon for a late spring/early … Continue reading
What do you do with a bumper crop of jalapeno peppers? Make jalapeno poppers – that’s what I did. Yes, all of these jalapenos came from 1 plant. If you are looking for an easy appetizer to serve or for any occasion these delicious poppers are the answer. I had this rack to make … Continue reading
This is the last fresh tomato sauce from my small garden for the 2014 growing season here in Michigan. I have had a bumper crop of tomatoes and my herbs always do well. I have been busy using tomatoes with veggies, salads and sauces or just eating them on their own. My herbs, such … Continue reading
When I first saw this recipe by Chef Julianna @ foodieonboard I knew this recipe would be good. I mean lavender, lemon and thyme – how fresh and summery! I tweaked her recipe just a little by using chicken breasts instead of thighs and adding more fresh thyme. This is absolutely delicious and is now … Continue reading
The end of season 2014 for the Junior Master Gardeners (ages 9-11) class finished last night with a final harvest of the garden and a potluck dinner. It has been a great season and I have been thrilled to be a part of it. It began on May 8, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. … Continue reading