Monthly Archives: July 2012

The Progression of the Garden

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

There’s nothing so interesting to me this summer as my vegetable garden. I’ve had some difficulties (mostly of the nocturnal animal variety), but overall I’m pretty pleased with it. I harvested tomatoes today, with more to come. There will be … Continue reading →

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FFWD – Lemon Quinoa Pilaf

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

The keen-eyed among you will notice that the title of this week’s post doesn’t really match the name of this week’s recipe. I decided to substitute quinoa so that my partner could eat it with me. I love barley, especially … Continue reading →

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FFWD – Salmon with Basil Tapenade

Posted on July 21, 2012 by

The first time I made this dish was not long after French Fridays began. A friend of ours was living with cancer and was slowly beginning to let go. I started going over regularly to cook for her and Kevin … Continue reading →

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In the Swing of It

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

It’s truly summer here and I’m spending a lot of time fussing over the plants in my vegetable garden. That’s not all that there is to do, though. Summer’s a busy time around here. For instance, while I’m typing away … Continue reading →

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FFWD: A Big Ol’ Catch Up Post: Seaweed Sablés, Corn Pancakes & Ginger-Pickled Cucumbers

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

If you’re not careful, your blog can become the cognate of that dusty, cluttered storage closet that you try not to think about too much. Unfinished drafts and unedited photos in jumbled heaps mirror the stacks of old textbooks and … Continue reading →

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Flowers + Dog

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

A photo post today, just because. I was hoping to call it Dog and Butterfly, for that ’70s vibe, but none showed up on the day I was taking these photos. I did have a face-to-face with a hummingbird, which … Continue reading →

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Oh Summer, Where Are You?

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

We’ve had a long wet stretch from late winter until, well, now. The forecast finally promises a stretch of sun, but I’ll believe it when I see it. The funny thing is that I’m a mild weather girl. Having been … Continue reading →

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