When I considered what I would plant in my garden in the spring after Ole had finished placing each and every rock around the bed, I really just picked things that I liked. I didn't do much planning or thoughtful introspection. I knew I wanted a kitchen garden, a potager, and … [Read more...] about Green Does My Garden Grow: Preparing for Next Year
The Kitchen Sink
Sweet Corn – Hot off the Grill
It's summer in Minnesota, and that can mean many things to many people. For me, it's not really summer until the road side stands pop up offering cucumbers, melons, potatoes and, of course, sweet corn. Now, it can't be just any kind of sweet corn. You see, I grew up spoiled. … [Read more...] about Sweet Corn – Hot off the Grill
Need a Staycation for Your Back-to-School Blues?
Last Monday I wrote about using the last weeks of summer to squeeze in one last relaxing staycation over on Deal Seeking Mom, and then I neglected to let you know because I was up to my elbows in bleach and green t-shirts with 26 kids. But you should go check it out...and then … [Read more...] about Need a Staycation for Your Back-to-School Blues?
Canned Tuna: More Than Just a Casserole
I like tuna. Really. I do. I like it as a big, ol' tuna steak, sliced raw on my sushi, seared and dipped in wasabi-infused sauce. I do NOT, however, appreciate what most American households are likely to have as their tuna standard: Chunk Light Tuna...at least in most cases. … [Read more...] about Canned Tuna: More Than Just a Casserole
The Key to a Crumb Crust
I made my first cheesecake when I was 15. My grandma always made cheesecake for Sunday dinner. She would keep it hidden in the guest bedroom or downstairs on the coffee table, but I knew it was there, thick and baked, topped with cherries (always cherries) and with a perfect … [Read more...] about The Key to a Crumb Crust
