I remember a couple times in my childhood when either my mom or grandma would go to Highland Park Bakery and get us kids a special occasion individual cake —… Read More... "Let them eat cake"
My tips for a successful podcast interview
I have a confession: I love learning. As an adult, part of my education has been The Urban Farm. Even after fourteen years of living green in the city, I… Read More... "My tips for a successful podcast interview"
I felt the urge to forage when elderberries were ripe.. You may have seen my photograph earlier this year. Inspired by this recipe, I decided to try my hand at elderberry liquer. Here’s how… Read More... "Elderberry Liquer"
Tale of two honeys
I finally had the chance to photograph an example of different honey harvests. The bottles in the photo came from the same season. The dark honey is urban, the light… Read More... "Tale of two honeys"
Elderberry for later
I began making elderberry in alcohol for later use — liquer, tincture, or syrup are the options I have to consider. Read More... "Elderberry for later"
The summer unfolds
We got new chairs for the living room. My youngest and I went on a mission trip to an Indian reservation. When we returned from the mission trip, there was no… Read More... "The summer unfolds"
Mulberry syrup revisited
I decided to make our year’s supply of mulberry syrup with the chinois this year. I started with some berry picking: I used the chinois for juicing this year. I… Read More... "Mulberry syrup revisited"
Honey Lemonade
Sue Bee sends me recipes by email, and since I bought a new blender (look in the background of this photo) and a new food processor this year, I see myself making… Read More... "Honey Lemonade"
Urban farming: I was featured
I was pleased to see that I was featured in two recent Urban Farm blog entries. I think I found the Urban Farm through GNOWFGLINS — Urban Farm and GNOWFGLINS have been sources of continual inspiration to… Read More... "Urban farming: I was featured"
Advent photo challenge: Peace
I see peace in this photo because I love the tradition of making Christmas cookies. Spritz cookies have always been a favorite — the taste and texture AND the quick production… Read More... "Advent photo challenge: Peace"