Stone Soup
Saoirse sits at the table and watches me review the figures that Larry has presented for the final stages of the cafe. We are adding up each bit of work carefully, trying to figure out what parts of the project can go on hold until we see more cash flow, what parts are absolutely essential in […]
Life Insurance
I can’t predict the future. Does that mean I have to sell my soul? My fingers are gliding over the bindings of the books in the the stacks of the library. I have a half hour to kill before I head over to the small business management night class I’m taking. In recent months, I’ve […]
Wild Ramp Quiche
I surrendered quiche when we gave up wheat…then started making my own gluten-free flour blend. With all those gorgeous ramps outside our door, this has been a welcome feature on our family menus this week! I’ve included a classic quiche crust recipe here, as well as the instructions for making a gluten-free version. Serves 6 […]
Darned Life
My favorite purple sweater is turning green. It was one of Bob’s cast-offs. It went through the laundry a few years before we were even married, and came out of a hot wash fitting me perfectly. Like most old clothing, it has far more value than my new clothing, by virtue of the fact that […]
Creamy Wild Ramp and Potato Soup
The ground in the woods is still brown with last year’s leaves, but here and there, along the creek beds, the girls and I find wide swaths of wild ramps, just begging for a spring harvest. We’ve been carrying a shovel and bag on our walks to bring home this delectable spring treasure. Here’s one […]
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