This year I planted San Marzano tomatoes (from seed). They turn perfectly ripe, except the shoulders often remain green. Most of our tomatoes have quit producing, but the San Marzano are still going strong. They are a type of roma tomato, so you can eat them raw, roast them, make sauce, dry them, or any…
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Food Supply or Fool Supply?
Do you ever get the impression that corporate America forgets we are real people that need “real” food? I mean come on, if something happens to “us,” who’s going to support “them?” When I was in Portland recently, my niece gave me a book to read, Animal Vegetable Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. I’ve finally finished…
Things to do on Saturdays
Owl Creek Ceramics was really wonderful this morning. Dyna has designed some great picture frames, there were lots of ornament / necklace pieces, and a sunset plate and stand that was stunning. I picked up a few small pieces for gifts. Dyna showed me her new keyhole garden. I am so envious! The next…
Out and About (Troy, Austin, and Temple)
‘Tis the season to be running around doing things. In our travels we’ve come across some places you might like to know about. Last weekend in Austin we went to a restaurant, new to us, Food Heads on 34th. They have excellent sandwiches (and soups and salads). It’s definitely worth the stop when you’re in…
Megg’s Cafe and Hamilton Bread Company (Temple)
This is a picture I took off of CR 315 the other day. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. I have to say, it’s been a great day. A couple of friends and I started out at the Owl Creek Ceramics open house, and it was as fabulous as usual. Between…