Our Fourth of July

July 13, 2026 As I was sitting on the back step putting on my rubber boots, I looked over at the bucket brigade of peppers. What did I see, to my horror, a very large hornworm hanging out of a half eaten bell pepper. Noooo! The hornworms are on my peppers. Bruce was also appalled […]

Gallbladder Decision and Time to Move Some Dirt

April 16, 2026 Updated April 17, 2026 – Thanks to Beth for noticing I wrote “loom” instead of “loam”. On and off for several days, Bruce and I discussed whether or not I should have my gallbladder removed. After some more bad attacks, I realized that diet would no longer control my gallbladder’s problems. On […]

Strawberry and Rhubarb Scones

Modified the Milk Street recipe from Tandem Bakery’’s Briana Holt. These scones are not very sweet. Ingredients 455 grams (3½ cups) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 67 grams (5 tablespoons) white sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon ground cardamon 1/2 teaspoons grated nutmeg 2 teaspoons […]