Last month Georgia turned one year old, it is hard to believe that she is walking and trying to talk! Since we have such a great deck for entertaining, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to have a garden party. Pink floral details were added where ever possible. The rustic floral topped cake was madeContinue reading “A Garden Party”
Tag Archives: Gardening
Rustic Garden Tomato Sauce
Today it is freezing, literally. Yesterday I spent the last day of the gardening season in my garden, picking whatever tomatoes and peppers I thought may be able to ripen in the house, and shedding the inevitable tear or two. I never thought it would be such an emotional experience, gardening. I really thought itContinue reading “Rustic Garden Tomato Sauce”
Potato Pie on Rye
I have never met a potato that I did not like. Whether baked, mashed, or fried into chips, potatoes have a certain umami that makes me happy. It is a good thing that I am such a fan because potatoes were quite the star of the garden this year. The seven measly potatoes that I threwContinue reading “Potato Pie on Rye”
Rosemary Semolina Focaccia
It seems as if the last couple of weeks have been a long string of cold rainy days. I am beginning to understand how it must feel to live in the Pacific Northwest. I have spent many days cosied up, drinking coffee, and reading this book. I have also spent a fair amount of time bakingContinue reading “Rosemary Semolina Focaccia”
Starting a Kitchen Garden
We have spent the majority of the past few weekends working in the yard, preparing a space for our little kitchen garden. This will be my first real attempt at gardening, an ambitious undertaking considering the extreme climate here. In preparation, I have been spending many hours reading online about different gardening methods and pinningContinue reading “Starting a Kitchen Garden”