As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I grew up on what was considered “the family farm” or as my aunts would have called it, “The Faahm!” They definitely carried that Boston Accent throughout their lives, […]
Category: memories
Healthy Breakfast Bars and Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
Remembering a hike to Purgatory Chasm back in 2010. We loved the area but wore the wrong shoes! Plus a recipe for yummy healthy breakfast bars made with bananas, applesauce, peanut butter and lots of healthy nuts and seeds! Oh, and oatmeal, too!
Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award
My most recent blogging award. A way to learn more about me, and see what blogs I recommend.
Blueberry Shortcake, a Tasty Potato Salad, and Memories of Fireworks from Long Ago
About the time my family went camping near DC and ended up watching an amazing fireworks show AND how to make delicious potato salad and blueberry shortcake!
Lemon Thyme Ice Cream and the Bravest Kids
On this quiet 4th of July I remember instances of bravery and a special ice cream to celebrate them all!
A Yankee Doodle Dandy and Sauteed Cousa Squash with Garlic Scapes
Looking for a simple squash recipe, that’s just a bit special? Try this one with garlic scapes and cousa squash from our local farm stand. And enjoy reading about a few of the skeletons in my closet.
Lavender Lemon Cookies and a Trip to Gore Place
I love lavender, and I love lemon. The two combined flavors in these cookies make them irresistable. And they reminded me of a trip to Gore Place and a treasured book I bought that’s now a collectible item.
Baked Haddock with Brown Butter and Early Morning Fishing Trips
Remembering fishing trips with friends and family and a great and very simple baked haddock recipe
Lemon and Herb Pickled Cabbage and Great Brook Farm and State Park
I love cabbage and I love pickles. What better combination that pickled cabbage? And a reminiscence of our trip to Great Brook Park, when we went back this morning for a COVID-19 version of the same trip!
Diners, Drive-Ins, and Lazy Woman’s Hash
Do you remember drive-in movies? Do you like has for breakfast? lunch? dinner? Revisit some drive-ins with me, then try my lazy version of corned beef hash.
