Little green worm inching along on a cloth napkin

October 17, 2021September 10, 2021 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

I’m guessing we were dining outdoors. (Photo by Rachel A. Williams)

Raspberry daquiri with fresh mint and a dollop

October 10, 2021September 10, 2021 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

Or was it our own frozen strawberries? (Photo by Rachel A. Williams)

Ruthie’s garden

October 6, 2021August 16, 2021 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

Chinese lanterns

No koi

Big ol’ rusty anchor

Rooted in place

October 3, 2021August 16, 2021 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

oct 3 — (Photo by Rachel A. Williams)

Corn on the cob with marinated tomatoes

September 26, 2021August 12, 2021 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

We’re enjoying the garden and outdoor dining as long as we can. So what if summer’s officially over? (Photo by Rachel A. Williams)

Think she’s comfortable?

September 12, 2021July 31, 2021 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

(Photo by Rachel A. Williams)

Busy bees at work

September 5, 2021July 16, 2021 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

Our in-house authority examines the hive. I always learn something from her.

Action on top of a frame.

Honeycomb

Capping the egg cells. (Photos by Rachel A. Williams)

Cold lobster in homemade mayo

August 29, 2021September 10, 2021 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

Actually, I bought two two-pound lobsters from the truck at the side of the road. We chilled one, which you see here, served on fresh lettuce with a side of daikon radish. (Photo by Rachel A. Williams)

The perfect tomato

August 26, 2021July 16, 2021 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ 2 Comments

If you’re going for taste over looks, the heirloom Goldie is as heavenly as it gets in a tomato. I prefer mine in a sandwich lathered in mayo and Old Bay seasoning, skipping the bacon and lettuce. One slice is the width of the bread. It’s worth waiting all year for these to kick in.

Basket case

August 22, 2021July 16, 2021 ~ Jnana Hodson ~ Leave a comment

There goes the basket.

Who knows where this is going. (Photos by Rachel A. Williams)