Author Archives: Donalyn

Spring Antithesis

No more bright lime-green spring leaves for this elm. It was once a majestic and stately tree, dominating the area in the upper barnyard where it sits. It’s been dead as long as I can remember but I absolutely love … Continue reading

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Coconut Blondies

This recipe has been updated and moved to my new blog. It can now be found here: Coconut Blondies on The Creekside Cook

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Pine Siskin Tells All

Ok – not really.  Frankly, I am not sure how much there is to tell. But I had a good time with this one, whose dinner I rudely interrupted. A Pine Siskin looks pretty uninteresting from this angle. I convinced … Continue reading

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My New Best Friend – and Crusty Italian Bread

For my Birthday this year, my family got together and helped me get something I have wanted for a long time – a stand mixer. Long had I been abused, confined and hampered by my lack of a stand mixer, … Continue reading

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How Does Your Bathtub Grow? 2009

Remember last year ?  The bathtub in our master bath is a handy spot to hold plants for a bit, until I can get them planted.  It has a skylight right over it, so there is plenty of light and being … Continue reading

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