Oysters have been eaten by humans since the Neolithic Age, possibly as far back as 9000 B.C., and various myths and legends are associated with the briny, delectable mollusk. Some anthropologists believe that it was by moving to the coastlines and shifting our diet to one based on fish and shellfish that we were able [...]
A trip to the grocery store these days seems to take a bigger and bigger chunk out of your weekly budget. And with healthy whole and sustainably farmed products being some of the pricier items in the store it makes eating well even harder. During the holiday and winter season it is even more important [...]
Many of us are searching for ways to save money while also protecting the earth’s resources through conservation. Spending time with dear friends and family to realize what is truly valuable in our lives can be a real balm during stressful times. One solution I’ve found that helps calm the nerves, while simultaneously meeting these [...]
As the winter winds die down and we can finally see the earth once again it is time to get outside and start planting your spring garden. The kitchen garden or “potager” as the Europeans have been calling these simple gardens for centuries has coming roaring back in style. People are choosing to grow their [...]
If you have never tried your hand at making bread, the winter season is a perfect time. There is nothing like the smell of bread baking in the oven, permeating throughout the house. The taste of hot-out-of-the-oven homemade bread is as close to nirvana as one can get. The process may be a long one, [...]
Those of us who are lucky enough to make Cape Cod our home have a great advantage. We have access to a wide variety of fresh fish and – if you’re visiting now – you do too! When I first moved to the Cape over 40 years ago, I wasn’t much of a fish-eater. My [...]
As the leaves turn crimson and kitchen gardens stop yielding those beautiful tomatoes and zucchini, getting our daily dose of fresh vegetables becomes a challenge. As the autumn harvest bounty begins to trickle, our choices may change but there is still an entire family of vegetables growing strong. This late harvest has a shelf life [...]
There is no meal simpler to prepare and healthier for your body than a fresh green salad. Thankfully the days of iceberg lettuce and hothouse tomatoes with Thousand Island dressing are gone. Better yet, more and more farm stands, green grocers and whole food stores are offering a wide variety of different types of greens, [...]
Food for thought ~ Buy organic! There are so many wonderful things to do in life. The world is an open book for exploration, adventure, risk, fun and creativity. Call them hobbies or passions, it doesn’t matter. Some are readily available, some take planning, all take time. For example, I really enjoy walking. I love [...]
The time is now, perhaps a balmy summer night… The place is your home, perhaps the deck, porch, patio, or somewhere outside. The mood is sultry, warm, dimly lit. You’ve invited a few friends over for a celebration … of life, or friendship, or full moon, or just because you want to! It’s a summer [...]
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