HFTM | Pershing SQ – A Seasonal Shift
just a few things that made it home from the market…
just a few things that made it home from the market…
they made it home from the market… When I’m choosing what to bring home from the farmers’ market, I feel like I’m looking for something completely different than when I’m at conventional grocery stores and Whole Foods. Perfection has a different set of criteria. Those peaches, the ones above, would be sitting and left to …
summer summer fruit… it wouldn’t be summer without ’em* Have you ever had a conversation that really would be thought of as inappropriate if overheard? Man, these peaches could’ve gotten me into lots of trouble. September’s TCJ produce: Stone Fruit. I picked peaches and lost my mind fairly quickly. Umm, yeah. Sorry, I only put …
april & may tcj are fighting for my heart What can I say, but thank you. Ashley, thank you. Loving this recipe. Loving my Rhubarb & Amaretto Chutney. I didn’t even do anything to it. (♥:Do I know you????) I get all giddy when I learn a thing or five. This month in canning has …
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yummm… i think i’ve fallen in love again. You know I’ve been kind of freakish for months over tangelos. That really hasn’t changed, but blackberries have come a little tardy to the party and taken over. (♥: Did you just say tardy for the party? *sigh*) I love that they’re tart and dark and just …
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just taking note of a few things that make the days extra sweet. I’m having a lot of fun with watercolors. So, what else has been making me happy… Sandra Juto’s blog. I can’t wait to see what she’s captured or created. Her work has helped me to look at colors and stitches differently while …
i heed warnings. i really do. I’m cutting it close I know, but I’ve been feeling my special brand of melancholy that comes with following the rules. I want to not, but alas, I must. I’ve got to live to see another month of canning. Blasted low acid carrots! They are the Feb Produce star …
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i brought home the wallflowers from the blood orange dance and they just make my heart sing. Look what I got from my first Farmers’ Market visit of 2010. Spinach, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Lemongrass, Onions and the reason for a weekend full of joy, Blood Oranges. I got them from two different organic stalls. One …
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this is going to be fun! I’m about to head out to the farmers’ market in my neighborhood for the first time in over a month. I’m so excited to see what they’ve got. I can’t wait to pile all that goodness on the table. I’m a bit giggly because I’m participating in Tigress’ Can …
replace bubbles with batches and yes, that is me getting my Don Ho on. OMG!OMG!OMG! I’ve been good. It’s been four days and I’ve not devoured my homemade pickled cukes and peppers. I will admit I did have a taste the other day, but I think I can wait until Saturday to fully enjoy them. …