It’s late April here in Ohio and in my backyard, I have a crab apple tree* in near-full bloom. In my front yard, I have a magnolia tree in near-full bloom. I have grape hyacinths popping up under the forsythia. Using my prep bowls, I nestled sprigs of crab apple and hyacinth for personal arrangements… Read More Persephone Entertains | Quick Flower Arrangements
It’s snowy and cold here in Ohio. Perfect Christmas weather. But don’t let that weather preclude you from making something deliciously local and in season. At the Greener Grocer in North Market, you can pick up the three or four ingredients you need for this simple, luscious dessert. In fact, it makes a fantastic Christmas… Read More Locavore Dessert | Caramelized Apple Cranachan
Cherub likes a good breakfast. This morning, since it’s gotten a little chilly, I served her some hot cereal. I couldn’t find local oatmeal, so rolled spelt, from Stutzman Farm made an even exchange. You can find Stutzman products at the Greener Grocer. It cooks pretty much like oatmeal, two parts liquid (milk, local apple cider, water, etc.) to… Read More Apple-licious Breakfast
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