Category Archives: Life

Strawberry Pizza? Yes, Please!

Posted on July 26, 2015 by silvergrrl

Yes. Strawberry Pizza. That’s how I used the surplus from the strawberry bonanza we had this week. I had a feeling that there was more to do with them than sweet luscious desserts, and I was right. Besides this amazing … Continue reading →

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Release and Connection

Posted on July 1, 2015 by silvergrrl

That’s the theme for this week, apparently. Since my last post, I’ve traveled to Hooppath and home again, which was a much bigger journey than it sounds like. I went with the intention of being cracked open emotionally and spiritually. … Continue reading →

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O.W.A.L. Sunday

Posted on June 21, 2015 by silvergrrl

No, that’s not a typo. Today I was Operating Without A List. Not normal for me on a Sunday, the day I spend getting ready for my week every week. I hope I haven’t forgotten anything. I got food cooked … Continue reading →

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I Got to Spin After All!

Posted on June 7, 2015 by silvergrrl

I did not think I was going to have time to spin today. That’s how crazy it was, even after getting up at 7:00 (without an alarm) because I was thinking about how much stuff I had to get done … Continue reading →

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Real Food Sunday – Turnips, Radishes, and Squash

Posted on May 17, 2015 by silvergrrl

Those were the main veggies in my Pinckney’s box this week. Since I was out of town all last week, I didn’t cook last Sunday, so I had a LOT of squash! Zucchini, yellow summer squash, and eight-ball (which is … Continue reading →

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The view from my porch

Posted on May 11, 2015 by silvergrrl

It’s a lovely morning in Brasstown, NC here at John C Campbell Folk School.

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Real Food Sunday – Baking Bread and Braising Lettuce

Posted on May 3, 2015 by silvergrrl

Today’s big stars in my kitchen are the Crusty Bread – Roasted Garlic, Rosemary, and Robusto cheese – and my newly-invented braised lettuce recipe. This week’s CSA delivery from Pinckney’s included a giant head of Bibb lettuce. I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Real Food Sunday – Getting a Head Start

Posted on April 25, 2015 by silvergrrl

The CSA deliveries from Pinckney’s Produce have FINALLY started up again, hooray! Which means lots of yummy options for this week’s meals. The first delivery included arugula, bok choy, collard greens, spring onions, and strawberries. The strawberries, of course, only … Continue reading →

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Real Food Sunday – It Feels Like Cheating…

Posted on March 8, 2015 by silvergrrl

This is one of those weekends. Lots of “outside” activities and the time change. We were out late last night, and today we have the Little Yellow Music House. So I decided to give myself a break this week and … Continue reading →

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Real Food Sunday – Keeping it Simple

Posted on February 1, 2015 by silvergrrl

  My lunches this week will be very simple. I cooked some baby bok choy with teriyaki sauce, and roasted butternut squash with garlic and chili powder. And of course, roasted chicken thighs to go with them as I do … Continue reading →

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