I have been skimping on the craft posts lately, mostly, because I have been busy with large scale outdoor projects like painting decks and refinishing lawn furniture. It’s the time of year to spend time enjoying the outdoors, and finding projects, like this one, that reflect that. I have been playing around with natural, non-toxic…
Tag: Summer
Peach Pie
Along with baking a blueberry pie, we decided upon baking a peach pie for some variety. Peach pies, much like apple pies, straddle the beautifully tempting line between tart and sweet. I have found that the key to a good peach pie is to have perfectly ripened fruit. You want your peaches to be firm…
Blueberry Pie
A delightful summer treat that boarders on divine – a crisp golden crust, full of plump juicy berries, and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream. The vanilla ice-cream is a must. After all, you need a canvas for the tangy, purple syrup that seeps out of every heaping scoop of this treasured dessert. In…
Lila’s Fresh Cucumber Pickles
Growing up during the Great Depression my grandmother, Lila, was raised on thrifty, economical cooking. The recipe below is one of those thrifty recipes that has survived being passed down through the decades due to its subtle, fresh flavors and easy preparation. This is not a recipe for traditional pickles, but a recipe for a…
The Ephemeral Bee 