10 years ago I was at work when I heard of the terrible tragedies. I was working a half day, because I was supposed to pick my dad up at the airport that afternoon for his fall visit. Needless to say, his flight didn’t leave Tampa that day. The emotional toll of that day solidified…
five senses friday
seeing – the herbs in my potted garden thriving. And yes, I know that I probably shouldn’t allow the garlic chives to flower, but I just couldn’t resist those beautiful little white blossoms. The bees have been quite fond of them, as well. tasting – the club ciabatta sandwich at The Creperie. Why do sandwiches always…
can, clip, cluck!
I am very lucky to get to work where I work. Lucky, because I have instant access to information from very smart people. People much smarter than myself. Our Science and Technology Division is hosting a great series of programs in September, Tools for the Self-Sufficient Life. If you live in the Akron area, I…
five senses friday
seeing – small orbs of orange. tomatoes are finally ripening in my garden. tasting – pesto. a sure sign of a great summer. hearing – my new favorite band, Foster the People. The song I can’t stop listening to, Houdini. smelling – the scent of tomatoes and spices simmering for three hours as I made…
cookie cupcakes with raspberry fluff frosting
I’ve made these cupcakes twice since getting the latest issue of Everyday Food magazine. There’s a terrific section on “Cakes for Every Pan.” My most favorite pan? The muffin tin, of course. Individual servings and no cutting required. I first made the Cookie Cupcakes with Raspberry Fluff Frosting for my lovely friend Megan’s birthday. They…
strawberry freezer jam
If you follow my adventures on the made by mike facebook page, you’ll know that I was on a bit of a jam making kick over the past weekend. If you don’t follow my adventures on the made by mike facebook page, then you are completely in the dark, and you clearly don’t love me…
homemade dill pickles
A few weeks back we received quite the bounty of pickling cucumbers in our CSA share. About the same time, a co-worker was telling me about how she was making pickles from the cucumbers in her garden. She described a pretty simple method for making pickles that will keep for about a month in the…
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