Quietly, while we were looking the other way, Fall arrived. But it won’t stay quiet for long…the signs are there…in the blush of the maples and the sudden thought that maybe you should have brought along a sweater. And really, for all of our (well, my) resistance, is there anything more beautiful than the colors of October? Sure it also …
Apples to Apples
OK, I know in my last letter I talked about sliding into Autumn…However, depending on who you believe, it may be more of a slip or a slog. According to various and sundry sources, 2021 weather in the Atlantic Corridor will be above average…or below average… or juuuust right. So whether you go by Goldilocks, the Old Farmers Almanac or …
Freeze Frame
I know I’ve said this before…but there is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING like eating summer fruits out of hand and in season. That means eating local…from the field to the market to mouth. And it’s a race against the calendar and Mother Nature to match your consumption with her production. Especially since you just couldn’t resist that last bushel of farm-stand peaches. …
From Z to A
OK. You are holding what is quite possibly the last zucchini of the season. You have served them grilled, sautéed, stuffed and baked, and finally shredded into breads and cakes. And, honestly, they were delicious. You loved your zucchini. But it’s over. There’s a new kid in town. I know, we’ve managed to avoid this ’til now…but it’s time to …
Labors of Love
We barely get last year’s white slacks out and de-wrinkled…if we care about such…when suddenly it’s time to return them to the back of the closet and bring out the long sleeves, sweaters and shoes with actual toes. Labor Day brings us all up short. We’re never ready for it. Even the daylight cuts out sooner each day. Like …