The Well-Fed Heart
I arrived at the Bel Air Farmers Market at 7:30 am a few weeks ago. It's the first time I have been since I moved to this community. There were already people who had done their shopping and were on…
Valuing Nature’s Creatures
I have been growing sunflowers in some of my porch pots and I've so enjoyed the additional bright spots of color mixed in with my fuschia supertunias. After the blooms are spent I've been deadheading then pushing a new seed down…
Canned Memories of a Season
Every weekend a farm stand conveniently pops up on the corner right up the street from where I have been living. The past few weekends I've noticed how the tomatoes are stacked high; and not even to mention all the…
Foment Kindness
This summer as I have traveled back roads in northern Baltimore County and up into Pennsylvania, I've come across a multitude of farm stands along the side of the road. Roadside stands are plentiful in this part of the country…
Planting Season
"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." ~ Audrey Hepburn The soil has warmed and except for in the northern-most climates, there will be many people digging in the dirt to plant seeds over the next few weeks.…
Born to be Real
Aren't we all imperfect in some form, shape or manner? Flaws and all, our shortcomings makes us who we are. Each uniquely made by our Creator. Have you ever heard of the company Imperfect Produce? I like what they sell.…
Trappings of the Season
"Baking is love made visible." I've got all the trappings of the season right on my spice rack! Cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger! These three spices are for me like the trinity. And then add vanilla - a scent of pure…
Life Sustaining Sustenance
“All sorrows are less with bread. ” ― Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Have you ever had bread so tasty the memory of it has stuck with you for decades? Well I have. The bread was baked frequently by my housemate during a…
Nature Cure
“A vibrant body, a radiant mind, a loving heart, and an honorable life.” ~ Stefan Emunds Where have the years gone? It's hard to believe we baby boomers are now becoming retirees. Sometimes it seems I went from college student to…
