One of the reasons that I don’t mind overplanting new seedlings is because I know I’ll be able to give some away as gifts. This time around, I planted way too many basil plants and sunflowers. Both of these plants love the sun and are easy to grow here in the Pacific Northwest, at least during the warm months. I…
I made a delicious bowl of ramen for lunch the other day, because sometimes you just need to feel fancy midday! (It’s no secret amongst my colleagues that I consume a LOT of ramen.) Instead of just boiling my Public Goods ramen like I usually do, I first soft-boiled two eggs and soaked them in soy sauce and rice wine…
I’m still starter-sitting for my sister, and I end up with a lot of excess sourdough discard every weekend. I’ve gotten very creative with using it so it doesn’t go to waste — this weekend I made the flakiest buttermilk biscuits I’ve ever eaten, and they were delicious! My sister will be claiming her sourdough starter in just a few…
J’s culinary specialty is in Spanish cuisine, and every so often I get treated to the most delicious home-cooked Spanish meals. This week, he made me a stovetop paella, which was full of spices, rich tangy flavors, veggies and seafood. The way the spices and the warmth of the dish (served hot) enhance one another was to die for, and…
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The previous property owners planted a lot of decorative plants and flowers and the farm is bursting with color because of it. Although I prefer to plant and grow food plants because I enjoy the harvesting process, I have found myself really savoring the decorative beauty of these plants this year. In the mornings, I will often walk around the…
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If someone asks me how I am, I don’t have to say ‘living the dream’… I can say ‘cultivating the dream.’ It’s about now and the future. Every day I choose: "today, I will savor the now"; or, "today, I will work for tomorrow." This blog is about both of those choices and finding a balance between them. Read More
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