Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

I have been asked so often about my garden I've decided to describe it here where, those who care, may find it whenever and forever.

Go directly to recipe Two people + one head of cabbage = plea for creativity.

Go directly to recipe It's time for Weekend Herb Blogging, that ode to herbaceous edibles started by Kalyn of Kalyn's Kitchen! This week is being hosted by the wonderful Ulrike of Kuchenlatein (the same lovely lady that sent me all the homemade dandelion.

A few weeks ago, before departing for Vienna and other lovely places (we're waiting for the reports) Tanna, of My Kitchen in Half Cups responded to the 'Interview Me' meme.

Go directly to recipe It is well established in the Herb Blogging community that I do not have the cilantro gene.

Go directly to recipe This is my first time participating in this event but I could hardly pass up a chance to post about vegetables – not with the size of my garden! The event is being hosted this month by Joanna of Joanna’s Food with the recap living.

We were in Kaiserslautern, Germany last week, also known (by me) as Little America.

As I’m happily enjoying lots of fresh lettuce from my garden and early summer produce from the markets it has been pointed out on another blog that not everyone on this planet is enjoying the same season.

Go directly to recipe Taupe It's a rather boring color with a bit of a chichi reputation.

Go directly to recipe Waterlife: the theme for this month's "Heart of the Matter", promoting healthy eating for a healthy life.

Go directly to recipe It's wonderful having a handy husband! If I want an odd shaped bookshelf or a curio cabinet to perfectly fit a certain spot all I have to do is ask.

When we lived in Andorra a friend of mine had a long-standing, continuous argument with the green grocer near her apartment.

Go directly to recipe The last year we lived in Minneapolis was the first year of our first retirement, albeit we were far too young.

Go directly to recipe "Do you always cut your beans that way?" my mother asked.

It's raining today, here in the Vendée, much like it has been most of the summer.

Go directly to recipe They're here! They're there! They're everywhere! The summer invasion is in full force.