Weekend Pond
We built a pond in a weekend. Pretty crazy!How’d we do it? First, we were given an adorable painted turtle (rescued from Rt. 213!). Meet Alejandro (don’t judge, he didn’t choose his name)I loved him before we ever met. We …
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Curbside Prophet
After learning that curbside recycling will continue in Chestertown,I live in a small town (just under 5,000 people). I love it! The small size keeps people active in the community and, a lot of times, even the littlest voices are …
Local Breakfast
I love cooking breakfast. I especially love cooking breakfast on the weekend, when I can take my time and really create something. This morning, I created a yummy, simple, local breakfast. Eggs, potatoes, cheese, bread with crushed blackberries and added …
Market goodies
Feast your eyes on these lovelies: Our market yummies. The bread guy has returned! Read more about him. We purchased focaccia and two croissants from him. Mmmmmm. We also purchased yellow squash, small potatoes, raspberries, a cucumber, strawberries, and cauliflower …
Hello, bella!
Each morning, I walk around my vegetable garden to say hello to all of my plants. I think they like the encouragement. Today, I found a real treat. My very first tomato! Isn’t it beautiful? Bear with me bellas, this …
New hat
I didn’t mean to buy a hat today. It found me. I was at the local True Value store picking up a few essentials for the garden, and this hat fell off the rack near the register as I walked …
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’m a total cookie nut. I go completely gaga for chocolate chip cookies. When I saw this recipe in Animal Vegetable Miracle (I modified it a bit) that combined yummy chocolate chip cookies with zucchini (another favorite of mine), I …
Easy Pasta Salad
What a hot day! On days like today, I try my best to avoid the oven/stove–we don’t like to run the A/C (especially this early in the season), and the oven makes the kitchen hot, hot, hot! Days like today …
Farmer’s Market Booty
Another successful trip to the Farmer’s Market (really, when is it ever unsuccessful?). I love the atmosphere of the Farmer’s Market in Chestertown — everyone is so friendly, there’s a great sense of the close community, and the conversations with …