Author Archives: Donalyn

New Potatoes and Green Beans in Garlic Herb Béchamel

You have to love a simple, delicious recipe like this one. My grandmother used to make a similar, albeit less flavorful version of this and we looked forward to it each summer as the vegetables came into season. A million … Continue reading

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Fresh Local Fun

You might wonder why people with a veggie garden the size of an Olympic pool would feel the need to visit a Farmer’s Market.  For one thing, we’ve had a bunch of company around here this past month or so, … Continue reading

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A Life Changing Circumstance

We have had a lot of exciting things going on around here. Family members coming out our ears. Grandmothers turning 100 years old. Family reunions. All of my family in the same place for the first time since 1987. Many … Continue reading

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Saturday Morning

I thought I would check in today. We only have a bit of our big family adventure left, and then I will be back to daily blogging again. Today, I have a few shots from the garden. I do have … Continue reading

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Herbed Vinegar and Oil Cucumber Salad

We are nothing here if not fresh and local. This cool wet weather is destroying our tomatoes, but the cucumbers are just loving every minute. Consequently, we have more cukes than the Heinz pickle factory. Which is not at all … Continue reading

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