We’ve been playing a little game of pass-the-cold-back-and-forth here at our house for the last few weeks, which causes a situation wherein our colds keep demanding that we feed them comfort food. Yes. That’s what happens. Exactly what happens. It’s kind of a long list, the comfort food one is, but we and our colds… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Amy
Planting Garlic
Despite the growing season having come to an end here, there is still much to do in the garden. There is the clean-up, of course, the asparagus fronds require a haircut and some mulching, the salad bowl bed requires a tilling (but only half of it, as the collard greens, kale, and leeks are doing… Continue Reading
Red and White Onions from the Garden
We’ve started cleaning the garden up for winter. Where once there was zucchini and summer squash, tomato plants, and okra and onions, now there is overturned soil, a clean slate upon which to begin again in the spring once compost is worked back in. This season saw a lot of onions jammed into random spots… Continue Reading
Saving Season-to-Season with Organic Gardening
If ever you stop by our house during the growing season and don’t find us milling around the pig meadow or the chicken coop, be sure to look in the garden. That’s where we can usually be found, particularly in the evening. Not only is it easiest to work in the garden after the heat… Continue Reading
Introducing Tiny Farmhouse Tours: Culinary Tours in Italy
Four years ago today, the first post on Poor Girl Gourmet went up, with me not having any clue where it would lead, but very happy to be combining photography, writing, and the sharing of recipes, stories, and thoughts on food and wine all in one place. Prior to starting Poor Girl Gourmet, there were… Continue Reading