Author Archives: Donalyn

Spicy Zucchini “Fries”

Just a quickie today.  While you are reading this, we are at the NY State Fair with Ellyn, Jason and the short people.  I am probably eating a deep fried oreo or a cinnamon roll bigger than Riley’s head.  Yum.  … Continue reading

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Love of light…

“Bring me then the plant that points to those bright Lucidites swirling up from the earth, And life itself exhaling that central breath! Bring me the sunflower crazed with the love of light” -Eugenio Montale Italian poet, prose writer, editor, … Continue reading

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Blueberry Sugar Doughnut Muffins

This recipe has been updated and moved to: The Creekside Cook blog

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A Birthday Celebration

Yesterday was Larry’s Birthday, and though we had a lot to get done around home, later on in the day, we headed out for some merriment. As he often does, Larry had noticed something on his way home from work, … Continue reading

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Rainy Day Begonia

Begonias are one of my favorite plants for containers. They bloom their crazy little heads off all summer long, and if you have a good place to winter the tubers, they will last for years. This one shares a pot … Continue reading

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