by Toni | Mar 18, 2022 | Come Home, Eggs, Let's Eat
Well, we are here…Spring! I have been planning my own garden, sharing ideas for a community garden project with friends, and, of course, cleaning out the deep freeze in anticipation of the opening of the 2022 Farmers Market season. It never fails that I find a...
by Toni | Mar 16, 2017 | Eggs, Let's Eat, Vegetables
I don’t know about you, but by the end of winter, I’m struggling to be creative in the kitchen. My most industrious activity come March is using up whatever is left in the freezer, not matter how mundane. And if you recall (and I’m sure you do), I have quite a bit...
by Toni | Feb 26, 2017 | Come Home, Eggs, Everyday Enchantments, Let's Eat, Vegetables
Remember Jack? You know, the little guy with the cow, the magic beans and the no-nonsense mom? Well, I’m thinking Jack’s mom was sorta quick to judge. I think Jack really had something going when he decided magic beans were a great deal. You see, I just happened to...
by Toni | Mar 9, 2016 | Eggs, Let's Eat, Vegetables
The Vernal Equinox is only days away. I’m setting up my April and May menus to take full advantage of early crops, especially anything leafy and green. The first greens to pop up at the farmer’s market (and probably a little before from my insider farmer friends) are...
by Toni | Feb 25, 2016 | Eggs, Farmer's Market, Green Decisions, Let's Eat, Live Green
Last Friday evening, Don and I picked up our two dozen farm-fresh eggs from the great folks at The Family Garden in New Douglas, IL. It’s always such a happy event—not just because I’m getting top-quality, enviro-friendly eggs practically delivered to my door, but...
