Tomato Salad

The First Bush Goliath (with a handful of Sweet ‘N Neat & Juliet)

The first batch of tomatoes must go into a salad. It’s not an option.

Home Grown Tomatoes & Basil

They were made for each other.

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Blackberry Cake With Lemon Glaze

That’s it.

What you see represents the last of our home grown blackberries. It was about 1 small bowl. There might be one or two to nibble here and there straight off the vine. But, there will be no blackberry jam this year. Each little batch of blackberries […]

Uptown Trail Mix

So…

We bought a container of chocolate covered goji berries at Whole Foods. And, they’re just “ok”. They sat on the counter, lonely and ignored. Then, it hit me. They’re perfect for a high end trail mix. This might be a high calorie blend. But, it works. The […]

Blackberry Picking & Other Garden Chores

How do you know when blackberries are ripe?

Each delicate little bubble full of deep purple juice falls into your hand with the lightest touch.

That’s how.

No, I didn’t take a nibble. Squirrels beat us to the punch every time. […]

Chinotto Cocktail

Wanna lounge around on a sunny weekend day? Or, indulge in a brunch cocktail in the comfort of your own home, maybe? This tasty bitter orange soda needs no embellishment. But, if you’re in the mood for a cocktail, this one makes a refreshing adult beverage on a warm and […]

Blackberry Pinot Pops

This delightful pop recipe comes just in time for Blackberry Season.

Kim Crawford Pinot Blackberry Pops

Makes 10 pops

4 ounces dark organic cane sugar

4 fluid ounces water

1 1/2 pounds fresh, ripe blackberries (about 5 cups), rinsed and […]

Garden 2012 — Herbs & Tomatoes

Every squirrel in the neighborhood eats at least one green peach a day.

Will any survive?

Black Mission Fig Trees

Each tree grows at its own rate.

This is the healthiest tree with over 16 inches of new growth […]

Smoky Mezcal Margarita

Did you have a cocktail on Cinco de Mayo?

Smoky Mezcal Margarita makes 2

4 ounces good quality tequila 2 ounces Grand Marnier (Or, your favorite orange ligueur) 2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice 1 ounce Mezcal 2 wedges or twists lime, one per glass

Cranberry Chocolate Oat Bars

Eat me.

Just make & bake….

Then, you’re 25 minutes away from one delicious (and satisfyingly hearty) treat.

Oat Bars with Peanut Butter, Cranberry and Chocolate Makes 1 – 9×13 inch baking dish

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 […]

Peach Blossoms

Peach Blossoms After The Rain

Each Tree Has Its Own Shade Of Pink

Moments Later, The Sky Clears