A world without tomatoes is like a string quartet without violins. ~Laurie Colwin pretty as a picture Late September. There aren’t any signs of a frost in our northern river valley even though October is lurking on the next calendar page, and pumpkins, gourds and squash are the adornment in markets, shops and houses. The mecury still dances [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘food’
September 15, 2009
Exuberant Garden Offerings
Almost any garden, if you see it at just the right moment, can be confused with paradise. ~Henry Mitchell treasured gift Gardens often are a source of inspiration for those who work the soil and tend the plantings, as well as for those who visit. There is such a deep, innate connection and love of nature [...]
August 25, 2009
Market Fresh Treasures
It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts when eating a homegrown tomato! ~Lewis Grizzard saturday morning ritual The first glimmering rays of the early morning sun filter through the pines and ancient maples — the sun is just rising over the river valley. The cool morning mist lingers a bit, but is slowly [...]
August 20, 2009
Memories of France
God gave us memories so that we might have roses in December. ~James Matthew Barrie, Scottland 1922 (Note: There are many spectacular images capturing the amazing beauty of Chateau Dumas and surrounding villages. This is the last in the series on a millinery masterclass held in southwest France. Thank you, my dear friends, for following along on [...]
June 17, 2009
Market-fresh Morels
The greatest gift of a garden is the restoration of the five senses. ~Hanna Rion farmer’s market {Seattle-style Rise and Shine! It is early Saturday morning, and not difficult to jump out of bed. One of my favorite days of the week–the Saturday outdoor farmer’s market! All week, I anticipate how my senses come [...]
May 31, 2009
Gorgeous Greens {lightly dressed
A simple vinaigrette dresses fresh-picked spring greens and culinary flowers at Rose Cottage.
February 27, 2009
Rose Cottage Cooks “A Bowl of Comfort”
A fresh snowfall buries love birds at Rose Cottage late in February. It is a perfect time to make a kettle of hearty chicken and vegetable soup! Read recipe for the details of a perfect weekday supper.
February 23, 2009
Rose Cottage Cooks!
A weekend at Rose Cottage slips away too quickly. A simple sunday supper saves the weekend, and The Project will wait for another day. Fabulous pasta recipe is shared with friends and family.
