My father-in-law used to dig up his dahlia tubers every fall and store them in dirt in the garage. As far as I remember, he grew one color dahlia – a dark burgundy variety. He gave me tubers and I managed to dig them up the first year. I forgot the next year and lost them to winter’s cold.… Read more
As we approach the end of summer and our exodus from the island, I breathe deep gulps of sea air. Enough to hold me over for a while. We’ll be back later this fall, but with darkness falling earlier each evening and the hint of a chill in the air, it feels like I need that sea air to last me a long time. Back in my suburban neighborhood, I don’t smell the ocean very often. Occasionally a coastal storm blows the sea air to our neighborhood, but those blows are few and far between. Like one of the seals … Read more
We’re celebrating our anniversary and having a little more time on the island before heading home on Sunday. Fingers crossed for one more beach day.
Enjoy your weekend! Can you believe it’s September?… Read more
This yogurt peach cake makes use of summer’s fresh peaches to top a classic yogurt cake. It’s moist and flavorful and easy to make.… Read more
I’m looking forward to visits with friends over the long weekend and a little more time playing Pro Kadima at the beach.
Have a great holiday weekend!… Read more