The weather outside is getting colder, and the days are starting to feel shorter. Autumn is slowly settling in, and Iāve been preparing myself for the usual quiet of the garden as the season changes. But today I had a lovely surprise. Some say that when the weather gets colder and colder, zucchini stops producingābut … More A Surprise in the Garden
Finally, the tractor arrived to collect the hay we had mowed. Here, thereās a law that hay must be properly cleared from the meadows ā you canāt just mow and leave it on the ground. So it was such a joy to see the hay being gathered, dried, and then rolled into neat bales! The … More Vacation Day 19 ā Hay, Zucchini, and a Busy Yard
The morning started with another delicious salad straight from the garden. š„ I just love this daily ritualāfresh, simple, and full of summer flavor. The big news today? I finally brought my sewing machines back home. Itās been a whileāI originally gave them ājust for a weekāā¦ and never got them back. š But now … More Vacation Day 4: Sewing Machines, Zucchini & a Rare Rainbow
As the days grow shorter and the garden veggies ripen, itās the perfect time to start canning! You can read about my first experience with water bath canning. Thereās something incredibly comforting about having a homemade soup base on hand. With a busy work schedule and limited time to cook during the day, I decided … More Canning: Preserving Beetroot Soup Base for Cozy Days Ahead
One of my summer time favorite light and delicious lunch in 15 minutes (including those few minutes, I spend running to the garden to get zucchinis). One thing you should know about zucchini is that they keep cooking after you take them off the pan.Ā Make sure you take the zucchini off the pan before you … More Pan Fried Zucchini Slices