I was looking for a fast way to preserve some radishes from our CSA before we left for vacation and Marisa’s recipe came to the rescue. For good measure, I threw the roasted beets we hadn’t had a chance to eat in the mix too (and substituted Kosher salt for pickling salt). Both radishes and…… Continue Reading
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Hitchhiking to Heaven Prize-Winning Jams eBook Giveaway
Jam has always been something special to me, whether it’s a simple strawberry or a more exotic, herb-infused creation. I am a food fan that gets excited about jam. When I found Shae’s blog, Hitchhiking to Heaven, I was drawn in by her beautiful photography, lovely writing style and her love of birds. And the…… Continue Reading
In the Jar :: Lemon Moxie
My nine-year-old asked me what my favorite hobby was the other day. I think I told him cooking or reading, but my new favorite hobby is making cocktails from my garden. I recently made Sage Blossom Simple Syrup (read here) and created a cocktail out of it called, Sweet Sage Blossom. It hooked me. For…… Continue Reading
Life With Boys :: Simple Instructions
Teaching is a big part of being a parent. At times, it’s effortless. A question is asked or a situation arises and a teaching moment happens that is meaningful for both you and your child. [insert sound of squealing brakes] The reality of teaching my boys certain behaviors requires repetition. Repetition to the point of…… Continue Reading
Sage Blossom Simple Syrup
I can label myself an accidental gardener with no judgment or regret. Every year, I plant and nurture what is in my yard and am always filled with wonder by what survives and what I can use for the family belly. I have two square foot gardens, one being a perennial herb garden. I grow…… Continue Reading
Monday Instagram :: Summer Knees
OM :: The Final Marriage
ring, originally uploaded by *momoc. So, I’ve been waiting for the right time to tell my sons that I was married before I married their dad. I got married to my college sweetheart and after six years, the simple phrase I give when people ask is that “we grew apart”. There is nothing simple about…… Continue Reading
Monday Instagram :: Bzzzzzz
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OM :: The Limpy Spindle
We had a scare with Scout this week. A limp that wouldn’t go away. Her mom, pictured here, passed away from a bone tumor in her leg. We took her to the vet and were reassured with x-rays that she just has arthritis and a bacterial infection from a tick bite. Meds will heal her.…… Continue Reading
Monday Instagram :: Lost Tooth
