Blanketed In Excitement

Blanketed In Excitement

What an exciting first frosty season it has turned out to be?! Within five days, we received below freezing temps, flash floods, serene snowfall and now blue skies with sixty degree sunshine. You really can experience all four seasons in Tennessee, I just didn’t...
Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad with Basil Microgreens

Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad with Basil Microgreens

The tomato harvest is in full swing! Tomatoes of all shapes, sizes, and colors are available right now at market. When you’ve had your fill of them plain (the first ones are so good just as is, perhaps sliced, with a little salt), try a caprese salad. A traditional...
Her Favorite Meal

Her Favorite Meal

Our youngest child is a pretty adventurous eater. I don’t know if it’s just her personality, or because she’s the youngest and goes along with what everyone else is eating. She still has her likes and dislikes, though, and her favorite main dish for a long time was...
Eat Your Squash!

Eat Your Squash!

When I was little, my mother would cut summer squash into strips and deep fry it. Then she would try to tell me they were French fries. I didn’t believe this for a minute, but deep-fried anything? I would eat it! As an adult, I am not a fan of deep frying,...
Too Many Tomatoes?

Too Many Tomatoes?

Is there really such a thing? Maybe you have an assortment from your CSA box or you had to try one of every color and variety at the market. Last week I was left with an assortment from my own garden, gifts from my dad, and both my husband’s and my dad’s...