Author: karen

This weekend when we went to the Farmers’ Market we got a dozen and a half peaches and nice tiny red plums. They both were super ripe when we bought them which means we have to find ways of eating them relatively quickly. Adding to the challenge is the fact that the peaches are incredibly […]

One of the things I enjoy most about having a garden is the ability to grow fresh herbs. I grow 8 different kinds of herbs in my garden depending on the season: Rosemary Oregano Sage Spearmint Peppermint Flat leaf parsley Thai basil Basil Most of these I both use fresh and dry for my spice […]

I’m always pleased when I can make several dishes from a single thing I purchased. It makes me fill thrifty, creative and frugal. This week a whole locally raised chicken bought at the Farmer’s Market is contributing to three dishes at my household. The first dish was a lovely rotissierre chicken that was rubbed with […]

One of the things I always love about summers growing up was the fact that we had a garden with fresh vegetables. Summer is also great because there are always roadside vegetable stands and a farmers market. Living in the city now. It is pretty difficult to have a garden. One because my yard is […]