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All the Leftovers Chicken Curry
I have been struggling to blog lately. Between the kids’ busy schedules and the lack of fresh local food, it has been tough. Part of the problem is the fact that I get inspiration from beautiful local food–a crisp head of lettuce, a bunch of fragrant dill, or a blushing melon. Give me a full … Continue reading
Bird v. Mouse: Rodent 2, Feeder 0
Perhaps my title is unfair. We have been feeding birds for over 20 years and our feeders, baffles, etc. have been generally very effective. Just not at the moment. All winter my husband was complaining about the birds. “They’ve gotten really picky,” he whined, “they’re just eating the sunflower seed and leaving a pile of … Continue reading
10 Reasons to Plant a Tree–on Earth Day, or Any Day
To celebrate Earth Day, we planted eight tiny trees! Last fall I enjoyed harvesting and juicing wild grapes, and came away inspired to add more fruit to my young collection of berries. So this spring, two plum, elderberry, mulberry and winterberry holly (for winter centerpieces) plants were shipped bare root from a Michigan nursery to … Continue reading
Cheesy Carrot Rutabaga Ring
This recipe is based on a dish from McCall’s Cooking School. My mother enhanced the original with garlic and Parmesan cheese—everything’s better with garlic and Parmesan, right? It is now a holiday favorite, enjoyed even by carrot haters! Despite its fond place in our hearts, I had never made the dish, intimidated by chopping up … Continue reading
Spring Flowers in Egg Cups (for the Non-Crafty)
I love all of the really cute crafty things people do in the spring. From the decorated cookies to the place cards with duckies to the floral centerpieces… But when it comes to crafting, I am not talented. Last Easter, I bought fancy icings, cute cookie cutters and pastry bags with decorating tips and decided … Continue reading
10 Ways to Reuse Household Water in the Garden
By Jakob Barry While every garden is different every gardener has one thing in common: the need to water plants. That means this part of their nourishment is either coming directly from nature or out of the tap connected to our homes. When it’s the former we’re home free, however, when it’s the latter, two … Continue reading
Whitefish in Dill Sauce
Fish is a delightful—and versatile—food . I first tried Whitefish in Dill Sauce at the Clearing in Ellison Bay, WI while attending a week long Photoshop Class that included a delicious daily lunch. This meal stood out, so when a local market had a sale on Lake Superior Whitefish, it was time to create my … Continue reading
Sloppy Chuck Sandwiches—All Natural & Easy!
Everyone can use a little help in the kitchen. In a pinch, even an Earth Mom like me may resort to those little packets of various-food-helper mix. But every time I buy one, I wince at the price, especially if the main ingredient is salt or flour. And don’t even mention the chemical ingredients I … Continue reading
Carrot and Ginger Winter Soup
At last! The snow is flying and a nip is in the air. Whether you are a winter lover, or you can’t wait for spring, there is nothing like a hot bowl of soup to warm you. Every winter, I have lots of carrots left from summer’s CSA, and this recipe for Velvet Carrot & … Continue reading
Thai Curry Squash Soup
The holidays are over… and right now the bathroom scale is not my friend. The celebrating was wonderful and I thoroughly enjoyed the muffins… the pies… the hot buttered rums… But alas, it is time to turn away from holiday treats and back toward healthier fare. With a basement full of squash and beets, brussels … Continue reading
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