Field Notes: A Cold Spring

What a whirlwind of a spring! In the beginning it was warm and beckoning, and it seemed as if every living … More

Buckwheat Walnut Cookies

We are experiencing a truly long and lovely spring here in the Hudson Valley of New York. In fact, I … More

The other day I received a copy of Beyond Canning by Autumn Giles, who writes about home cooking, gluten-free goodies … More

I’ll bet you like Kind bars, right? I do too. I’ve made them quite a few times, and not only are … More

What a strange winter this has been! Just last week I was walking with my son to the bus stop, … More

The past month has been a busy one! December was an oddly warm one for the Hudson Valley, and I … More

Usually, every fall, I buy quinces from Locust Grove in Milton, NY. This year, my two little trees finally bore fruit. … More

Last week the house was filled with the smell of quinces. It is a smell with a strong presence, floral … More

Maybe I was mistaken that the fall this year would be fleeting, as it is so often. This week we’ve … More