In my book, tomatoes are right up there with watermelon, corn-on-the-cob, and juicy peaches as my most anticipated summertime foods. So I was pretty happy when I checked on my lone tomato plant this morning and saw two ripe tomatoes looking back at me. I don’t remember what variety they
Not too long ago I was standing in line to pay for a purchase when suddenly memories of being seventeen years old at the beach with my girlfriends were flooding my mind. I could almost hear Hermit’s Hermits or Paul Revere and the Raiders melodies coming from the radio set
I was in Burbank with my girls recently. Our intention was to get a quick bite (and some provisions to bring home) from Portos. Portos is a divine Cuban Bakery that’s not too close to where we live, but very drivable in a pinch. And we had business in Burbank
A few months ago when we had our kitchen painted, I had my painter-man do the top of the pantry door in chalk paint. Can I just tell you how much I love this? Sometimes we leave notes to each other, but the main function of the board is for
I thought I’d answer two recent questions this Saturday. The first one is… What kind of pasta do you like and how can you eat it as a diabetic? Over the years I have learned what is good for diabetics can also be healthier for the general population and by
SUMMER THUNDERSTORMS, THE GARDEN AND CRAPE MYRTLES The wind is dancing around in my garden causing the bushes and the trees to sway to the music of the distant thunder. I’d better hurry! We’re in a pattern here – which I respect and don’t mind. With the thick, heavy
Guest post by – Ciao Chow Linda – First let me banish any misconception that pesto refers only to the concoction using fresh basil as the major ingredient. The word pesto simply means anything that’s pounded, so you could have pesto made using artichokes as the base, or olives, or even
Afternoons on a Hill Edna St. Vincent Millay I will be the gladdest thing Under the sun! I will touch a hundred flowers and not pick one. I will look at cliffs and clouds With quiet eyes, Watch the wind bow down the grass, And the grass rise. And when
Maybe you’ve had enough plain old lettuce and tomato salad by this time of year and you’re ready for something a little different. This salad of lentils from Santo Stefano di Sessanio, tossed with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and other ingredients will awaken your taste buds and keep you
Last summer I snapped up this vintage bicycle at a garage sale for $5.00. You can read about it here. I was determined to “plant” it in my front garden to add a touch of whimsy to the cottage-by-the-creek. I bought a couple of old wire bike baskets in
Stephanie and I were chatting this past week and she was sharing her attempts to organize her home so it is not such a mess. However, with two busy adults, five children to homeschool, and a new puppy it seems messes are inevitable. I told her I’m surprised (although I
It has been “cooler” here although not what I would call cool with temperatures hovering around 90 degrees (more or less). But it is amazing to me what a difference ten to fifteen degrees can make! I don’t feel like I’m melting into the gravel lane when I walk out
I guess a gallery wall can be a collection of anything – empty frames, mirrors, family photos, plates, vintage maps, clock faces, whatever you like (or it can be eclectic and a mix of things but with a theme or unifying element). It’s been so hot here that we didn’t venture outside
Completely You: Food By Nancy Kalish for Completely You What’s an easy, nutritious breakfast or an energizing snack? A smoothie! But don’t you dare buy the smoothies you’ll find on the shelves at your local store. Many — even those that are labeled organic — are full of cavity-causing, waistline-expanding
By Francesca Pucher – All of my recipes were created to be made fast, simple and healthy. I wanted to show the busy working individual that it is easy to make a well balanced healthy meal any day of the week. All you need to do is plan ahead, have
I love this time of year. Now all we need is warmer weather for the week ahead. We’re laying low this year for the 4th, and I’m looking forward to a smaller celebration. I’ve already pulled my tub of 4th supplies from the attic, and am thinking ahead to our
Almost every morning I drink a protein shake for breakfast, with whatever fruit is in season. Right now, every morning, we head out to our strawberry patch and pick berries. Lots of berries. One thing I wish we had done differently in our patch was to make rows where we
Planning meals on a budget can be challenging with today’s food costs. It may seem impossible to eat healthy on a budget. One way to help you stay within your budget is to plan out your weekly meals and trip to the grocery store with a plan – a list
I’m starting to get emails asking if I’m o.k. so I thought I’d a better post about my basil! Yes, I’m fine and I’ll give a personal update at the end of this post (I still have a few emails to respond to – thank you for your concern!). Once
I’ve been getting all the outside work (like watering the garden) done as early as possible each day, since the heat wave arrived. It has been brutal outside. To save money, I’ve been lowering the air conditioning first thing when I wake up and getting necessary housework done, then raising
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