“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ― Henry James I am so thankful for a relaxing Independence Day weekend. Mike and I basked in the glow of family, friends, laughter, and sunshine. We spent many hours on the water and were sad to … More Creamy Cucumber & Dill Dressing ~ Homemade & Plant-Based
Cilantro is an annual member of the carrot family that has been grown for thousands of years. It is popular in South American, Mexican, Asian, and Mediterranean dishes. The leaves are used as seasonings in salsas, guacamole, grain salads. The seed is called coriander. Unripened, it has a citrusy flavor and can be used like … More Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
“Gardening is akin to writing stories. No experience could have taught me more about grief or flowers, about achieving survival by going, your fingers in the ground, the limit of physical exhaustion.” ― Eurdora Welty Is there anything more delicious than a homegrown tomato fresh out of the garden? While purists say garden tomatoes should … More Orange Dill Vinaigrette Dressing
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” ― Benjamin Franklin If you have a Pinterest account you are probably familiar with Mason Jar Salads. They are easy to make, keep for up to a week in the refrigerator, and are visually appealing (I think they look like lovely edible terrarium gardens). Jarred salads … More Mason Jar Salads: Fresh, Visually Appealing, and Versatile
Produce with Amy 