Here in Shenandoah Junction, WV, it still feels like summer. It will be 90° this afternoon. But there are the tells that fall is coming. We are starting to get spells where the night temperatures are in the 50s. In the morning, it isn't hot outside right away; once the sun rises, it takes much… Continue reading 6 Weeks Out To The First Frost
The 39 Green Pea Cycle
Even as we enter our 16th month in the Shenandoah Valley, I still expect Western Washington to grow. Slowly, I am adapting and learning. One area is fall planting. Last year, the garden was only partly built at this time point. Because of that, I planted some crops very late - to even have anything… Continue reading The 39 Green Pea Cycle
Pumpkin Spice Syrup and Latte
I created this set of recipes for my previous recipe website, and this recipe dates back to 2015. It was part of a series, "The Natural Barista," and I feel like these recipes deserve a second look. Most latte/coffee syrups use shelf-stable preservatives, and this version also includes real pumpkin. If you like a PSL,… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Syrup and Latte
Peach Bread Pudding
I had two things I needed to use up. One was a loaf of bread that no one was eating. The other was a batch of very ripe peaches. The bread pudding isn't dry; it is decadent, and it lifts up heavy sourdough. To make it even better, drizzle a bit of caramel over it… Continue reading Peach Bread Pudding
August In The Garden
It's August 31st, and the month is nearly done. It felt like a blink, and it was done. I started my month by driving to Florida and back, eating up 9 days, to see family. Our oldest watched the garden (and the dogs) for us, and there were thunderstorms 7 of the 9 days, so… Continue reading August In The Garden