When I talk about harvesting birds some people cringe and change the subject. I understand. It's not a picture many like to have in their minds - it's not one I want to hold in mine! But harvest is a part of life when you're raising a lot of birds and trying to look out … Continue reading Harvesting Ducks
Month: July 2018
July’s Abundance
July is when I start to feel the shift from all input in the garden to a balance of input and output. It's not all weeding with no reward. I love the feeling of going out with my basket and coming back with good, fresh, tasty, often fragrant food. Let me show you some of … Continue reading July’s Abundance
The dog’s joyfulness
"Because of the dog's joyfulness, our own is increased. It is no small gift. It is not the least reason why we should honor as love the dog of our own life, and the dog down the street, and all the dogs not yet born." -Mary Oliver I felt the truth of this quote laying … Continue reading The dog’s joyfulness
Michigan Fruit Crumble
The first day here we stopped at the local fruit stand and got a nice selection of fruit. I had to make one of my fruit crumbles that have become a tradition on trips up here. To start, cut up whatever fruit you have. I used rhubarb (cut in 1-2" chunks), cherries (pitted and halved), … Continue reading Michigan Fruit Crumble
Lake life
We are blessed to have a family getaway up on Lake Manistee, between Grayling and Traverse City, Michigan. Lake life for us means relaxed days and lots of time spent together outside in the sunshine. Here's a glimpse into our first few days this trip. We've been doing a lot of swimming off the boat. … Continue reading Lake life
U-Pick Flowers in Sutton’s Bay
I like to support local farms and northern Michigan is a treasure trove of local food. This morning I called a bunch of farms to see what fruit might be in season to pick. Strawberries are ripe but we're a couple weeks out on blueberries, currants and raspberries. Then I saw this little gem on … Continue reading U-Pick Flowers in Sutton’s Bay
