Peach Season is upon us! 22 Aug 2013 | 05:16 pm

When the air starts to feel heavy with sunshine and the days begin to shorten, I know that peach season is right around the corner.  Peaches in Northern Michigan can be found at farmer's markets and f...

Picnic at Sylvia's 21 Aug 2013 | 12:46 am

what a lovely and enchanting night. i don't know if it was my new blue toenail polish or the garden party with queen anne chairs and wedge wood china that put me in such a lovely mood last night. Oh....

U Can Pick the Raspberries! 30 Jul 2013 | 01:30 am

Up on the Mission, after you pass the blue bay on the right and the blue bay on the left, then up and over the big hill with the scenic turnout and then,  past  a mature orchard of sweet and tart cher...

Red Garlic Harvest at Meadowlark Farm 19 Jul 2013 | 07:40 pm

It's summer now and it's hot.  Lots of things are pouring in from the farmers markets. We're way past asparagus and rhubarb, even the strawberries are gone. Next up are the cherries, blueberries and r...

The End 4 Jan 2013 | 05:40 am

Just like that, the puzzle project was over. Silenced. When i realized that the cat stepped onto the table and  pulled the puzzle off spilling it to the floor, i just couldn't believe it.  I knelt cl...

The Puzzle Project ( a Christmas present) 4 Jan 2013 | 05:24 am

The puzzle project was begun in earnest two days after Christmas.  2012.  That was the year that i gave my mom a 1000 piece Wasij puzzle for Christmas. At first we thought that we might be able to fi...

Happy New Year!!! 5 Jan 2012 | 05:30 am

End of Summer 8 Sep 2011 | 01:05 pm

It's bounty time here in Traverse City and I find myself busy, busy, busy.  I've been shucking corn, boiling tomatos, slicing cucumbers, picking blueberries, peaches and everything else that I can pos...

Happy Eggster 21 Apr 2011 | 07:14 am

I know, I know- I haven't been around… I've been hibernating.  That's what one does in the winter… and by the looks of it, I should still be sleeping away.  I can't believe it is April 20th and snowin...

In a Pickle, In the Jam! 15 Jun 2010 | 06:56 am

Oh my... summer is here and the fresh food is rolling in.  First up on my plate is the strawberry.  The most luscious, delicate and reddest of fruits. Can you think of a better way to enjoy them than ...