Category Archives: Garden

Garden Hopscotch and Games

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

Like most 5-year-olds, our daughter (can I still call her the Babylady?) loves to move. Bounce. Run. Dance. Swim. Climb.  It doesn’t really seem to matter what she is doing, the girl basically loves to move and be active in … Continue reading →

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Cook the Books! May: Tender with Nigel Slater

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

It is stunning in Seattle at the moment. Sun. Warmth. As soon as I have this post up, I’ll be retiring to the garden to prep, weed, fiddle, and poke around. Or I will cuddle up on my gorgeous orange … Continue reading →

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Love and Hope in the Garden

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

Or, Buds, Blooms, and New Growth. Years ago I wrote a post titled “Hope is a Bulb.” I was feeling sad about the world. Sad about hatred and ignorance. Sad about violence. Helpless in the face of so much pain … Continue reading →

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March Cook the Books! Roasted Halibut and Wrap-Up!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

We did it! Despite my fears, I cooked seafood multiple times in one month! I did it! Good Fish (by Becky Selengut) certainly fit the bill for expanding my horizons! Another great Cook the Books! month! The Cooking: I started … Continue reading →

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Cook the Books! Upcoming Books!

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

When Briggs and I decided to do Cook the Books!, we chose to announce 4 months at a time.  We want to give you plenty of time to save your pennies and buy the book. Or allow you time to … Continue reading →

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