Stuffed Mushrooms

I’ve never been one for New Years resolutions. Somehow nothing I promise myself in the dark cold of December/January ever sticks. Winter, for me, is a time of peaceful reflection. It’s a withdrawal, a hibernation of sorts. It’s a gathering-in and a taking-stock, but it is rarely an effective time to make any real changes….

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Spinach-Basil Pesto

A few weeks ago I was gifted a few rather large bags of basil. Maybe four or five gallons, loose? I dunno. It was a lot of basil. An overwhelming amount. Generally I would be totally excited about this – I LOVE basil. But the truth is, I have so little time these days that…

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Flickr of Inspiration- Drying Herbs

Herbs, originally uploaded by Antonia Quest Photography. I fondly remember this one particular garden and gift shop on the Central Coast of California. They had bunches and bunches of dried herbs hanging from the ceiling. It was so sweet. In my small urban space, I want to start growing herbs. It would be so nice…

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