JR and I seem to be lazy socializers, despite our inherently social nature. We tend to prefer our yard to any restaurant or bar, which means that when we’re in the mood to see people other than ourselves, we’re likely to host an evening fire pit next to the chicken coop. Yee-haw. And don’t mind… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Amy
July Book Events and an Update on Bees
Every single book signing and book event I’ve been to has been a blast. I’ve met so many interesting people who want to talk about food (I’ve dreamed of this day for so, so long. People. People who love food and don’t look at me cross-eyed when I start wistfully describing the flavor of a… Continue Reading
Garden of Plenty
We planted the asparagus patch during the spring of 2008. “I won’t be able to eat those for three years,” JR would just about shout, exaggerating the claim slightly as is his way, and pointing to the wispy, yet sparse fronds, 21 plants packed together in one raised bed. “But it will be worth it,”… Continue Reading
Fancy Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Legs with Peach-Lavender Glaze
This post could just as likely have been entitled, “Holy Crap, There’s a Recipe in This Here Post” for the lack of recipes posted here of late. I apologize for the drought. And if you’ve seen me in person at book stores and such, you’ve probably heard me apologize in person. In response to this… Continue Reading
Under the High Chair giveaway of the Poor Girl Gourmet cookbook
Seeing as we’re all on a budget here, or are at the very least minding our dimes and nickels a little more diligently these days, it’s always nice to find a freebie, so I wanted to let you know that if you travel on over to Under the High Chair – up until midnight tonight… Continue Reading