The orchestra and open air market were highlights in Vienna, Austria. Andria and I both love these kind of markets so I bet when she visited the one pictured above, she thought of our adventures last summer eating our way through the Farmers Markets of Washington, Oregon and California. […]
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Sunflowers and Nut Butters and Honey: A Few of My Favorite things
Did I mention macadamia honey nut butter in that list? If not, it is because I just discovered it. That’s right, in between the time I wrote that title and my first line I discovered my new favorite lunch food. I take my lunch everyday and if I am working […]
Turning Lavender and Sweet Clover to Honey
A Taste of Italy
Andria is headed to Italy so be prepared for lots of great Italian food ideas. She arrived for work just in time for the Italian shut down. That means she has two weeks to travel across Europe. Above are a few photos she sent. Love those mountains with the clouds hanging low. […]
Hibiscus Tea
My sisters and I only have a chance to see each other about once a year, so it is always special. But, one of my favorite times was when Becky brought her hibiscus tea to share with us. Who would guess that brilliant red hibiscus leaves can be dried to […]
How to make the best Sushi Ever
Sushi is not so easy to find where I live (since I am miles from the nearest town, which has a population of less than 1200, neither is milk or flour – unless I milk the goats myself or pick the wheat and mill it…which I have been known to […]
A Cake For Easter
Easter is such a joyful time. It is a time of birth and renewal….in our hearts and on the farm. Baby lambs and budding flowers remind us of Jesus’ resurrection and the promise of our own. The centerpiece of our Easter celebration was church but the celebration was not complete without […]
Sour Cream Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream and Strawberries
Valentine’s Day is a great reason to pull out a recipe for a spectacular dessert. This one has it all: chocolate, whipped cream and strawberries. The bonus is that it goes together in minutes once the cake is baked. On the farm, cream fresh from the barn was always available […]