October is here and it is time for one last romp outside before the hustle and bustle of the holidays strikes.  This month I offer you something for your eyes, your health, and your munchkins. Let's start with the beauty.  Visit New York Botanical Gardens from now until the 21st and see the spectacular Monet's … Continue reading October is for all Things Beautiful…and Not So Beautiful.

With the change in seasons and school/work starting all over again, it's hard to maintain your wonderfully diligent cooking habits of the summer, where time is at peak abundance and we are motivated by overflowing baskets of lush, ripe produce. As summer wanes and autumn arrives on our doorstep, we are finding in our boxes … Continue reading Simplicity At Its Best

Earlier this season I wrote about our fantastic Veggie Sitter, Marybeth, who took over our share while we were away in England hiking coast to coast. This Fall, my husband and I were unexpectedly offered the opportunity to adjunct at a local college. As the laws of the universe would predict, the evening course is … Continue reading Spaghetti Squash Delight and More Adventures in Veggie-Sitting

Although some of you reading did not enjoy that announcement and will argue that summer is not officially over, the first few leaves fell to the ground last week with all the rain. There was a cool breeze, and I could just smell autumn in the air! It signals the arrival of sweaters, scarves, and, … Continue reading Autumn Has Arrived!

Is it September already? Where did the summer go? Don't think for a second that packing away your beach gear means saying goodbye to nature! As you are out gathering those school supplies, make sure to add hiking boots and a tent to your list for September necessities. It is the perfect time to check … Continue reading Back to School & Back to Nature

I just returned from a family vacation, as many of us do this time of year.  Mine was up in the lovely yet tiny town of Poultney Vermont, which is home to Lake St. Catherine.  My family has been visiting this lake since 1956, when my mother started sleep-away camp up there at the age … Continue reading My Summer Vacation

  Cucumbers and Blue Bunny ice cream buckets will forever be entwined in my memories. A bucketful of sliced bread and butter pickles were always a staple in my childhood refrigerator. My mother sliced fresh cucumbers out of her summer garden, and we'd watch and wait for them to pickle as they sat in a … Continue reading The Joy of Cucumbers