When I think of rhubarb I think of Aunt Rose. She was my Dad’s oldest sister and the matriarch of the family. The first time I ate rhubarb was a family summer trip to Kansas. It was odd tasting, intriguing,and it grew in her back yard to boot! I have two rhubarb plants in my … Continue reading
Thanksgiving can feel like a drudgery for the cook no matter how fearless she/he is. Luckily, every Thanksgiving, our dear friends Joy & Terry, host the event. I usually bring a salad or vegetable side dish. This year I’m bringing a pie as I stocked the freezer with pie fillings from fruit of the summer … Continue reading
Source: Retro Rhubarb Pie
Have you ever been gifted something and didn’t know what to do with it? This was true for me with this popover pan. We moved our belongings out of the house into the garage this past November when we had ALL of our hardwood floors refinished before Christmas. I was in a tossing and keeping mode I … Continue reading
Today is my birthday and a National Holiday: Sneak zucchini onto your neighbor’s porch day! I have my share of zucchini in the garden and with vacation coming, my neighbors may be the recipient of some of these squash babies. If you gifted with a few zucchini – here are some new recipes I have tried this … Continue reading
At 6:34 pm on 6/20/2016, the Summer Solstice officially begins. Oh boy has it been hot the past two weekends! So happy we made the investment in that swamp cooler six years ago. We’ve already had two porch parties since Memorial Day, but now we are just kicking back and enjoying the cool house and … Continue reading
