Greens

I have been fascinated with foraging since I was a little girl. My parents instilled this trait in me … I remember as a child, when we were driving along…

My chives are growing like crazy right now and they’re in full bloom with big, beautiful purple flowers. They’ve taken over a big chunk of my raised bed already ……

Juicy oranges, sweet chewy dates, and crunchy toasted almonds on a bed of lovely greens. When I was in junior high school, I took Latin. Every year, my Latin teacher…

with Blue Cheese, Cinnamon Pecans, and a Honey Lemon Ginger White Wine Vinaigrette It was a “make do with what you’ve got” kinda lunch day. I thought I would have a…

with Ginger Grapefruit Vinaigrette I don’t know why, but the past two days, all I have wanted to eat was this salad. I need to make some soup, but I…

a.k.a., Tiptoe through the Tulips with Me Salad I have been wondering what beautiful blossoms in my yard are edible? There must be something besides dandelions and wild violets ……

Do you recognize those “wild” greens? Today is National Weed Appreciation Day and you know what? I really appreciate my weeds. Oh some of them are a pain, literally, like…

Yesterday my little blog reached a new milestone: 5,000 “likes” on my facebook page. I was so excited I took a screenshot! … I have met sooo many wonderful foodie…

with cilantro, cucumber, and toasted pinons I couldn’t stop eating this salad. It was one of those find-things-in-your-fridge-and-toss-them-together kind of meals … but once I got it all together, I could…