Lighten my Load
I listen to podcasts often while doing mindless tasks around the house and in the garden. NPR is always in rotation.
Emergency Baking Substitutions
I usually bake on impulse when I’m hankering for “sampan sampan,” or I’m down and need cheering up. Instead of a scented candle changing my mood, the aromas of baking definitely do the trick!
Fitting in Where you Don’t Belong
I have a collection of lovely utilitarian baskets for: drying, picnicking, fruit, seed storage, harvesting, and just general storage.
A Secret Garden
Amongst the terraced olive groves, pine-forested hills, and craggy rock outcrops of my childhood, I had many choice “secret gardens” to which I retreated to read or just be alone. Alone-time was quite scarce in our bustling home.
Pants on Fire!
I’m a bit angry today and letting it out on page.
Seventies Seven Layer Salad
Some recipes are worth resurrecting and making on repeat!
A Thirsty Land
Worldwide, we are collectively trying to survive extreme weather patterns. Here in Central Texas, not only have we experienced the hottest and driest July on record with no rain and 103 degree average high temperatures, but we also are under severe watering restrictions.Day after endless day, I’m suffocating physically and emotionally. Will this ever end?!?
Homemade Weed Killer
If you follow my gardening tips every other Friday, you know that I’m an advocate of prying out and pulling up weeds by hand, and I’ve promoted specific tools to get the job done efficiently.
Unmentionables
We didn’t have a clothes dryer growing up. I didn’t know anybody who did!
Lemon Zest Cookies
When I think of summer, I gravitate towards tart, lemony flavors. whether in savory or sweet dishes.