A simple late-summer (read autumn) vegetable stew made with minced pork, zucchini, carrots, bell pepper and leek. It is an easy way to use up a generous harvest of zucchini, carrots and leeks I have. And it comes together in one pot after browning the meat. I hope you will like it!Ilze
Back in June, I planted straw flowers around the pool. At the time, they were still small and easy to overlook. I just wanted something cheerful around the edge — flowers that could handle the sun and, hopefully, give that slightly wild, summery feeling I like so much. And now, at the end of September, … More Update: Straw Flowers
There’s something so satisfying about collecting seeds from my garden to save for next year. A little piece of this year’s garden, carefully saved for the next season. I love the thought of planting these again and watching the cycle begin all over. Ilze
I love when I can make a soup using vegetables straight from my garden. There is something especially satisfying about picking what I need and turning it into a simple, comforting meal. This garden vegetable soup is somewhere between a soup and a stew — full of vegetables, easy to make, and finished with crumbled … More Garden Vegetable Soup with Feta
There is something incredibly satisfying about picking the very first zucchini from the garden. After weeks of watching the plants grow, waiting for the flowers to appear, and checking every day to see if a tiny zucchini had started to form, today was finally the day! I harvested my first zucchini of the season. It … More The First Zucchini of the Season
I finally made a plum torte, and it was inspired by Ruth’s post. Actually, it was her post from a year ago that planted the seed: Original Plum Torte in NYC. Back then, our renovation was in full swing, and I completely forgot about it. But yesterday, I stumbled upon Ruth’s newer post, and it … More Plum Torte – Inspired by Ruth
I went out to the garden just to check if we had enough yellow beans for lunch, and instead I came back with a full basket of sugar peas (and a bit of beans)! The kids ate quite a lot of them fresh, and I did too. Still, I’m thinking of cooking a stew with … More Vacation Day 17 – A Basket of Peas
I didn’t feel great yesterday, so I stayed in bed and let myself sink into the soft, predictable comfort of Hallmark movies. I know, I know… but sometimes you just need that. While curled up, I ordered a few missing things for my sewing machine — a hidden zipper foot, measuring tape, needles, and scissors. … More Vacation Day 9: Lazy Day