Tag Archives: farmers market
Dark Days: Chicken Noodle Soup
I know we’ve eaten more local meals than this, but I’ve somehow managed to avoid documenting them. I guess I’ve been too busy working on my list. This dinner is basically chicken noodle soup. Homemade stock with chicken from Olds … Continue reading
Dark Days #2
This year the posting guidlines for Dark Days are a little different. Last year I had to make and post about a dinner each week throughout the challenge. This year, to make it a little easier on the hostess (and … Continue reading
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Dark Days
I hoped to start this Dark Days Challenge with a bang. It’s more like a whimper. Finishing report cards spent much of my “extra” time last week so I barely had time to cook let alone write about my cooking. I … Continue reading
December Can Jam ~ Pear/Dried Apple Chutney
When I went home for Thanksgiving, my father treated us to a pork tenderloin stuffed with a pear/dried pear filling. Dad was pretty proud of the pork loin; it was delicious despite the inclusion of cilantro which I despise. The … Continue reading
Chai Spiced Apple Rings? ~ November Can Jam
When the theme for this month’s Can Jam was announced, I was excited. Apples are just about the perfect choice for me now. They are in season and in abundance here and I have a lot of experience with … Continue reading
Why Have I Been So Busy Lately?? ~ Mercato Edition
Yesterday morning I got up and walked to the Farmers’ Market. I do this every Saturday morning, most Wednesday mornings and Friday afternoons. I do this for lots of reasons. The main reason I shop at the Market is that I … Continue reading
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August Can Jam ~ Tomatoes Three Ways
Tomatoes. There is something about a ripe tomato that simply screams, “Summer!” Unfortunately, tomato season doesn’t last forever. Unless, of course, you buy mealy, flavorless, South American tomatoes all winter but that is an entirely different post. Today we’re talking about … Continue reading
Fiona
Meet Fiona. Many of you will look at this post and think, “Aw, how cute!” That is the natural instinct when one sees a bunny. They are fluffy and sweet. Generally, they are gentle and quiet. If you are a … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday Gwen
The arrival of my daughter, Gwendolyn, fourteen years ago today was a surprise; she was five weeks early. She was ready for the world despite everyone else’s schedules and is the same way now; she wants to do … Continue reading
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July Can Jam ~ Cucurbits (Old-Fashioned Dill Pickles)
Okay, so I had fairly grand plans for this month’s Jam. I was going to experiment with zucchini. Or make an exotic pickled cucumber. But, time got away from me and lo and behold today is the deadline!!! And, I don’t … Continue reading
