Ketchup is apparently a quintessential American Food. How do I know this? I learned it from the new book, American Food: A Not So Serious History by Rachel Wharton. I received the book at no charge as part of the Abrams Dinner Party. Read on […]

The hubby and I went to the farmer’s market over the weekend. Our purpose in going was to pick up some huckleberries so I could freeze fruit for the winter for him to enjoy. He has a bowl of fruit every morning with his breakfast. […]

I am very lucky to live next door to neighbors that have an amazing orchard. I’ve mentioned them before as they have gifted me with a generous array of fruit over the years. They have planted a fair number of pear trees and I ended […]

I am very lucky to have neighbors with a somewhat large orchard. I’ve mentioned them before as they are very generous with the fruit they grow.  I showed you their cherry trees when I shared my recipe for Cherry Lemonade Jam. Recently I was asked […]

We will never grow pineapples on the farm, that is a given. I do love them though and whenever I find them at a good price I pick one or two up to enjoy for dessert. I am also a fan of using pineapple in […]