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I could get used to this!

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Julia Barrett

Oscar is away for two weeks. It’s amazing how much free time I have. What an incredible discovery! I’ve only done laundry once. Dishes twice- in the dishwasher and that was just because there were some specific dishes I needed … Continue reading →

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I planted my garden.

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Julia Barrett

Bed One: A single tomato plant which will, as they are wont to do in California, take over the world. Volunteer red potatoes. Volunteer parsley. Volunteer garlic. Hey, never look a gift horse in the mouth. If something volunteers it … Continue reading →

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My Fig Tree or My Wasp Nursery? Either way I’m eating ‘em.

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Julia Barrett

I knew figs were not fruit. However I didn’t really know what they were. Didn’t even think about it. My son says- “Mom, figs are flowers. They contain little wasps.” And I’m like- “Huh???” So I looked it up. How … Continue reading →

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Today’s Harvest!

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Julia Barrett

The beets got mixed with some previously frozen mustard greens- from this spring’s garden. The potatoes and the Costa Rican sweet pepper were made into scalloped potatoes with fresh rosemary and sage from my herb bed. Served with grilled boneless … Continue reading →

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Supper Time!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Julia Barrett

So yesterday Roberta asked me to post a pic of what I made with what I harvested. Here ya go! Recipes? I make ‘em up as I go along. But I do love cheese! And I’ve always liked barbecued bread. … Continue reading →

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