Pie Dreams That’s what I do. I dream of pies. From morning ’til night I think about a pie that I’ve already made making, baking, and tasting the pie I am making currently the pie I will next make Obsessed with pie dreams? Perhaps, but my pie baking obsession has turned into such a wonderful vocation […]
Change of Season
CHANGE OF SEASON I love the turn of the season–the days getting shorter. I had the first fire in my woodstove late last week. As some of you know, that’s a big deal in my year. Gretapie had first dibs on the comfy spot in front of the stove, but Mr Fez has availed himself of […]
Strawberry Heaven Pie
Strawberry Heaven Pie If you have been following my photo posts on Instagram, you’ll know that my strawberries are coming in right now. I’ve been growing strawberries for over thirty-five years. During the first year, I pinch off their flowers and runners so all the energy will go into the mother plant. It’s during the […]
Rites of the Season
Rites of the Season The upstairs fan came on a few weeks ago–the first motor run since last year. It was the signal that it was time to pull down the granny attic stairs and open up the two windows up there. Rites of the season. There’s a good flow of air in this old […]
Gardening Catchup Day
Gardening Catchup Day After a weekend away and a flurry of emails this morning, I settled into being home. I was able to catch up on some of the ongoing weeding and tidying that I don’t always get to. All in all, the gardens looks great and blooms are everywhere. I’m especially delighted with my Daphne near […]