Bags of sugar, ginger knobs and red skinned garlic clutter my counter next to an army of clean jars and lids. Fruit is chopped, and stirred with a wooden spoon as everything simmers and the kitchen fills with a spicy aroma. The first canning session of the year is like learning how to drive on […]
Archives for November 2011
Support your Local Bookstore and Free Book Give-Away:
Support your Local Bookstore and Free Book Give-Away: Our local, family owned independent Northshire Bookstore is the heart and soul of our small town. Besides hosting fabulous author events and community gatherings, it also just a great place to hangout. When my book, The Complete Kitchen Garden debuted last March, they hosted a book signing […]
Self Preservation Plan
All summer, I have been diligent about putting food by. I call it the self preservation plan because there is something truly satisfying about a pantry filled with homegrown and home canned chutney, salsa, jam, pickles and bundles of herbs. I’ll admit, I am already longing for tangy berries, savory herbs and greens and fresh […]
True Kitchen Gardens
I like to suggest that gardeners plant a kitchen garden near the kitchen door, but if you can actually bring it into your kitchen, well, you’ve got the real thing. Here are some images I found inspiring. While not entirely practical, but I sure like the idea of integrating growing food into our daily cuisine […]
Celebrate Beautiful Food.
Growing up in New England, I have always felt a special affinity with Thanksgiving. I can even claim ancestral connections with William Brewster, the minister on the Mayflower. Annual visits to Plimouth Plantation as a child, was a good way to create appreciation for the strength, courage and determination of the first settlers. The tiny […]