by Toni | Jun 29, 2020 | Be Simple, Farmer's Market, Let's Eat
While I count ice cream among my top 10 favorite desserts—pretty close to number one, in fact—nothing beats a fruity sorbet on a hot summer day. It is sweet, clean, light and cooling to the entire body. I have never met a sorbet I didn’t love, including...
by Toni | May 27, 2020 | Be Simple, Come Home, Live Green
It is summer! And for my family this year, it has been the season of gardening and living green. We finally expanded and fenced in our vegetable garden. If the crops fail, I won’t be blaming the deer this year. With a little luck and a lot of faith we may get some...
by Toni | Apr 29, 2020 | Be Simple, Let's Eat
Well we are closing in on Cinco De Mayo, yes? Not going to a big party? Then let the party come to you! I knew when the latest New Hope Network Blogger Box arrived, my little starter set of Zubi’s Organic Queso de Jalapeño, Crema de Jalapeño and Zubi Salsa were going...
by Toni | Mar 31, 2020 | Be Simple, Let's Eat
I am just loving growing my own kefir milk, using my local Rolling Lawns Farm whole milk and cream. I can’t thank my friend Susan Murray enough for introducing me to the benefits of this ancient fermented beverage and gifting me my first grains. Kefir is a natural for...
by Toni | Mar 30, 2020 | Be Simple, Healthy Treats, Let's Eat
Ever since the Women’s Movement began in the early 70s, women have taken on one challenge after another. While we have won many hard-fought victories, it seems to me that some of what we’ve gained is something we’ve had all along… the ability to multi-task. No...
by Toni | Mar 30, 2020 | Be Simple, Come Home, Let's Eat
I have several friends with whom I share a lot of passions—love of the outdoors, farmers markets, gardening, and environmental activism, among many other loves. Food is always top of the list, and I’m sure this is not a surprise to you. Conversations with my...
