October Harvest

Today’s harvest includes a healthy bunch of semi-ripe tomatoes (and there’s plenty more where these came from).  I’m rooting cuttings from the healthiest vines to see how long I can keep them growing indoors through the winter.
There are also loads of yet-to-be-harvested purple-podded pole beans.  Half of them are still purple, and the other half [...]

Autumn Garden Updates

Happy autumn everyone!
If you’re wondering where I’ve been all summer, the answer is simple: out in the garden.  Autumn is my favorite season, but learning to grow food has vastly broadened my appreciation of the warm, sunny growing months.
Despite my goals to be more a more diligent blogger for 2009, I have instead focused the [...]

Bread Machine Basics: One Good Loaf

Since my first bread machine post I’ve enjoyed the chance to successfully prepare several loaves of bread. I’ve learned a few troubleshooting techniques, and I’ve settled in to a comfortable groove which begins each Monday with bread baking among my other week-starting activities.
My very first loaf tasted nice enough, but it rose high and [...]