With summer just around the corner, it’s time to pull out our straw bags. Now that I have seen the straw bags on offer this spring, I think that I need a new one. What about you? Use last year’s bag for shopping at the farmer’s market and get a new one for the beach or to use for your summer handbag.… Read more
I’m looking forward to spending time with friends this weekend. We are making our annual (sometimes semiannual) trip to explore local nurseries and eat ice cream. Hot fudge sundaes, plants and good company — no wonder we look forward to this outing. The next day I am walking around Fresh Pond with a friend. It will be great to see her and to be outside.
I hope that your weekend includes something sweet.… Read more
I’ve been making this rhubarb upside-down cake for special events. A rosy take on the pineapple upside down cake of my youth, this cake features the tart flavor of rhubarb, caramelized with sugar and butter.… Read more
I’m looking forward to sticking close to home this weekend. If the weather cooperates, I’ll work in the gardens. If it doesn’t, there are lots of things to do inside.
I hope that you enjoy the first weekend of June.… Read more
Last year I wrote about Devin Mara’s work as a Peace Corps Volunteer on the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). I wanted to catch you all up on what’s been happening with Devin. The photo above shows a Yap traditional stick dance performed by elementary students.… Read more