Monthly Archives: October 2008

So, let’s talk about food. And not just about what I’m making for dinner tonight. Though that is always a fun subject. I was listening to Marketplace on NPR a couple of weeks ago. It was a story about “Redefining … Continue reading

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It’s Fall!

Time for pumpkins. And I love the way the morning light shines on the hills and accents the fall color on the trees. It makes me gasp from the beauty. Really. Every morning, I point it out to Jason, because … Continue reading

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Eggs!!

We got our first eggs from our hens today. Two beautiful eggs. I am practically giddy over them. Are eggs supposed to do that to you? I have always wanted to have my own chickens. And even though only 20% … Continue reading

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Small Farm Days

Jason and I made a quick trip to my hometown this past weekend to attend Sierra Nevada Small Farm Progress Days. Basically, it’s an event for promoting small scale farming, networking with other small scale farmers and of course, showing … Continue reading

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When life hands you pears, make meatloaf

I promise that I won’t make every new entry be about food. But I spend a lot of time in the kitchen (barefoot, but not pregnant.) I love cooking and waste my time in the kitchen when I should be … Continue reading

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Plum Crazy

This plum tree in our backyard is a survivor. This tree is tough. We live in the desert and get about 13.44 inches of rain a year. And this tree gets no extra water, yet it produced a bucketful of … Continue reading

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I’m back!

I can’t believe that it has been over two years since I’ve posted here. I blame it mostly on Jason! A lot has happened in the last couple of years. I quit my job, took a drive around the country … Continue reading

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