I am lazy at heart.  Want evidence of this?  How many times have you seen me post on this food blog that is run out of my own home.  Exactly. We just got back from a lunchtime ride and I wanted something fast and easy for lunch.  After taking stock of the fridge, the only things that piqued my interest were the week old leftover chicken and the shitake mushrooms from the CSA that Rachel [...]

I just got this from Wayward Seed farm: ‘Learn how to eat local and savor the season’s best food all summer long. Join The Wayward Seed Farm on Wednesday, April 1st at 7:00pm at Wild Goose Creativefor a discussion about CSA and local food. Other farms planning to attend include Toad Hill Organic Farm, Bridgman Farm, Elizabeth Telling Farm, and 2Silos. Also joining us and supporting our efforts…Donnie from House Wine with Organic Wines, Tehku [...]

“Wanna see our babies?” Alex asked Lil this afternoon. “What?” Lil was genuinely confused. “Our green babies!  Come see!” We piled into the tiny second floor sun room where our seeds are starting. The tomatos have sprouted their second and third sets of leaves.  We just began the tomato pilates suggested by Plangarden. Peppers, broccoli and herbs are also up.  Spring is here!!

Our yard is tiny but we have long wanted a playspace for Lil.  A few weeks ago we started seeing playhouses available for sale.  We knew better than to look at swing sets – they would shade our garden. We researched options online and found a cedar playhouse that fit our size specifications at Sam’s Club for $300.  A friend picked one up for us. We finally had a good weather day with plenty of [...]

Writing a local food and garden blog, I feel obligated to write about the White House Garden ground broken today.  It is a great hope and example to the nation.  So many others have written their kudos and I also am thrilled we have a first family that understands local foods. So rather than repeat what’s been said, here’s a new idea that struck me: Man, I am glad no one photographs me when I’m [...]

A few years ago I stopped buying yogurt in little containers and purchased the big containers to prevent waste.  Then we transitioned from flavored yogurt to plain because most flavored varieties have so much sugar, thickeners and other unhealthy additives.  Now we are making it ourselves.  Homemade yogurt is so easy and yummy you should try it too! Start with good milk.  We use our raw milk from the herdshare.  Our milk comes whole and [...]

Our business (you know, the income that finances our happy garden) is entered in a small business contest.  We could win money and prizes to grow our business. If you have a moment, please vote for our story at http://community.intuit.com/contests/dFOX2GyhGqllvkab8P4pmk Many thanks!