Fava beans and a nice Chianti
Posted on June 5, 2007 - Filed Under Main Dishes, Recipes | Leave a Comment
Well, ok, it was actually Fava beans and a very drinkable Piesporter recently made by Rick (my sweet) -but I liked the movie line better.
I ‘ve had Favas on my mind since I read a post showing a beautiful Fava Bean and Cherry salad made by Danielle over at Habeas Brulee . I find the photos and […]
Five little chocolate wedding cakes all in a row
Posted on June 4, 2007 - Filed Under faves, Fun Stuff, Desserts, Recipes, Cakes | 3 Comments
Recently, I was asked to make 5 lovely, chocolate wedding cakes for the wedding reception of Tessa and her true love Jared. Tessa is the beautiful, artistic and stylish daughter of Jill -my best friend from 4th grade-who is also beautiful, artistic and stylish - go figure!
I was honored to be asked and came up […]
Xeric mow-strip in full bloom
Posted on June 4, 2007 - Filed Under Xeric Gardening, Home Projects, Gardening | 2 Comments
This is our xeric (low water demand) mow-strip -a little past prime but still beautiful in my humble opinion.
If I had posted this blog two weeks ago, it would have been more beautiful. But oh well.
We put this in a few years ago. As you can see California poppies are trying to take over in an […]
Everything’s coming up roses (and lavender)!
Posted on June 3, 2007 - Filed Under Backyard Overhaul Project, Home Projects, Gardening | 1 Comment
This is my first post in the new blog and everything in my life is bursting forth in blossom.
Today there are six rose plants blooming in my garden along with peonies, poppies and evening primrose. Cranesbill geranium, bleeding heart and trillium (spiderwort) continue to show and the large hellebore I planted several years ago has been […]
