He is finally here. He was just under 1 week late, but he arrived safe & sound. I’m referring to our third son, who was born 1 week ago today. It is such a relief to have him here, to know that he is healthy, and to finally be able to walk without waddling. Bringing … Continue reading »
My due date is 1 day away. That means I’ve entered the phase where I’m never quite sure if I should plan something or not. I had a hard time deciding on menu items for this week because if I’m in the hospital I don’t want a bunch of groceries going bad in my fridge. … Continue reading »
When I saw “purslane” listed on my CSA‘s list of crops, I didn’t have a clue what it was. And when I received it in a recent box, I was still perplexed. “Isn’t this a weed? Haven’t I been pulling this out of my gardens for years now?” Well, it is a weed, but that doesn’t … Continue reading »
Do you like to push your culinary boundaries? I do. I get excited by new recipes, new ingredients, new cookbooks…you know what I mean. I’ve always loved to cook, but a few years ago it really became a passion. On a whim I entered a local cooking contest and I ended up a finalist. Even … Continue reading »
Summer has officially arrived! It sure didn’t mess around about its arrival either, at least not for those of us on the east coast of the U.S. anyway. Today marks the third day of 90+ degree weather in Rochester, which makes this an official heat wave. Not ideal weather for much of anything except lounging … Continue reading »
