Author Archives: Retired woman
Ciao Asparagus
The asparagus crop is slowing now. We have had 6 weeks of abundance and have used every spear fresh. We have found that freezing or canning asparagus is a second rate use…no where near as yummy as fresh. So, we … Continue reading
More Asparagus Recipes
The asparagus continues to come in in bunches from the garden each day. Last night we had it as a side dish. Tonight it was the star. I frequently make risotto. It is so much easier than I had been … Continue reading
Learning
I attended a full day workshop for colored pencil artists yesterday. The presenter was Cecile Baird, a phenomenal artist in many mediums, but one of my heroes in colored pencil. She is known for her extraordinary lighting of natural subjects. … Continue reading
A Mixed Bag
Lots happening. No theme to it. But I am tired. It has been Spring weather. Cool. Warm. Sunny. Rainy. Result…the grass is growing like crazy. The grass at the house. The grass at the lake. Move the mower back and … Continue reading
Delicious Ways to Use Asparagus from the Garden
We are at home during Asparagus season for the first time in three years. We have been home for the beginning or the end of the season in the past couple of years but not the whole season. We are … Continue reading
Triage Gardening
We have been away from home for nearly 8 of the past 12 months. Some planned trips and some not so much. All for good and beneficial reasons. Needless to say, the gardens suffered. So, now I am putting things … Continue reading
Edging Forward
Some days I have nothing to blog about. Today, I had too much. I will have to decide whether to chat about art class, progress on decorating or a new recipe. Hmm. Hopefully, I will have the umph in the … Continue reading
A Few More Days Work on the Hosta Painting
I have spent a few hours over the past week on the Hosta painting. I cannot work on the painting for long periods or the greens start to swim before my eyes but I seem to be making some progress. … Continue reading
