There’s always something interesting to find during a trip into the forest here. Lobster mushrooms (because, after all, this is Maine) and what appears to be a really nice crop of wild hazelnuts. An Impromptu Hunt An impromptu mushroom-hunting expedition this morning with Lee Huston. The forest behind the house…
In the Yard | Gardening and Landscaping
Perennials at Home
We love to be off on vacation, but we also love to come home. Having a yard full of beautiful perennials helps too.
Getting Away
Popham Beach
It’s a beachy kind of a morning. Given the way that the sun is shining, the fog is going to burn off fast. Gia certainly seems to be enjoying the beach. After watching the rest of us she’s apparently decided to build her own sandcastle. The early morning walk is…
Getting Away
Modena – Balsamic Vinegar
Reminiscing on Modena Since we can’t travel, we’re doing the next best thing. In this case, picking up some two-year-old Parmigiano-Reggiano and drizzling it with extra vecchio balsamic vinegar. And washing it down with a sprightly Pignoletto. Not quite as much fun as wandering around Emilia Romagna, but certainly brings…
In the Yard | Gardening and Landscaping
Nymphaea, Water Lilies
A Resilient Bloom The water lilies don’t seem to mind the blazing sun. In fact, they seem to flaunt their presence in the face of it with their showy blooms and lush green leaves. Even with our relatively cold winters, these have thrived in their little pool for well over…
DIY
Gnocci Boards
Spurred on by a batch of yummy gnocchi at my sister’s house last weekend, coupled with restacking the pile of cherry boards in the barn (waiting to be incorporated into the new kitchen), I finally got around to making that gnocchi board I’d been planning on. Actually, I made two…
Getting Away
Ocean Point
A fine day to be at the seaside. No caption necessary… And a gorgeous Friday evening sunset at Ocean Point, complete with a photo-bombing dog to finish the day.
In the Kitchen
Stone Oven Pizza
We’ve been anxiously awaiting a nice afternoon to sit outside and eat some pizzas, and this was it. We like to have a good variety of toppings and make small pizzas (and they cook in about three minutes in that heat!) It’s remarkable how much dinner time evolves with the…