Pumpkin has to be one of the most underrated foods. Sure, it’s great for pie. Or pumpkin roll. Mmm, love that fattening stuff. But there’s so much more. Pumpkin seeds are an easy byproduct of jack-o-lanterns. Now they are easier than ever. You can even microwave them. You can toast them in a traditional way. [...]
When I was a kid, the power went out and it seemed like an adventure. My mother, who was quite creative in every aspect, made me a piece of toast by slowly moving over the top of a candle. That was fun. Then I grew up. When our power was knocked out by Hurricane Irene, [...]
Last week the little picture of the moon and the cold crisp night sent me into a panic. Scattered frost was on the way and I wanted to save the dahlias. Scattered could mean it might not hit my microclimate in Gilbert. But I knew it would. I was in a frenzy because I had [...]
