by Daisy | Mar 10, 2012 | Conversation, Fencepost
A few scenes from around the “farm:” French toast with fresh laid eggs. One of the hens responsible for said eggs. The peas are blooming. And the radishes are sprouting. Hope your Spring is coming soon!...
by Daisy | Mar 7, 2012 | Fencepost, Reviews
These days, when finding a recipe, any recipe, is as easy as typing a few words into a search engine, the cookbook has to bring it. It has to be more than just a collection of nice recipes. It has to give more, be more, and say something compelling. Cooking Close to...
by Daisy | Mar 5, 2012 | Conversation, Fencepost
I harvested the rest of the turnips to make way for the Spring garden. Although I’ve never had much luck with potatoes, I’m trying again this year. This time in another spot, further away from where the black walnut trees were (toxic roots), with more...
by Daisy | Mar 3, 2012 | Conversation, Fencepost
. . . and promptly forgot how I did it. And it only took, oh, nine months or so. I’ve never been able to grow carrots. If you’ve read our book, Deanna even writes about it in the gardening chapter, how neither of us can grow a decent carrot, and how she...
by Daisy | Mar 1, 2012 | Fencepost, Reviews
My friend Stacy is a genius. Stacy wrote this great book about family garden togetherness activities. And (after reading it for myself, of course) I gave it to my mother for Nana Days. Nana Days are the greatest invention since electricity. It’s where I take my...
