“…And don’t you hearthe goldenrod whispering goodbye,the everlasting being crowned with the firsttuffets of snow? The pondstiffens and the white field over whichthe fox runs so quickly brings outits long blue shadows…”-from Song for Autumn by Mary Oliver I have always thought of October as nature’s last extravagant party before the mighty Michigan cool down. … More CONFETTI SALSA: A CELEBRATION OF FLAVOR
“It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.” ~Lewis Grizzard I have a confession to make. Yesterday, I bought a bag of tortilla chips. The prospect of the fresh salsa and guacamole that I was making today for my latest Mason jar salad was too tempting. As you may know from previous … More Garden Fiesta Mason Jar Salad
“Once you get a spice in your home, you have it forever. Women never throw out spices. The Egyptians were buried with their spices. I know which one I’m taking with me when I go.” ~Erma Bombeck Before I joined Weight Watchers in October of 2006, boxed rice and pasta mixes were regularly tossed into my … More Perk Up Your Plate with Spicy Brown Rice and Snappy Salsa
Produce with Amy 