What is it about a gorgeous basket of strawberries that compels me to spend the afternoon in the kitchen? Eight pounds of fruit, 21 cups of sugar and a few hours later, I have two dozen jars of strawberry jam. If I had any more time on my hands, this could be a dangerous hobby. [...]
Archive for May 18th, 2008
18 May
Garden update
Here’s the finished project, sans dirt, which will be delivered tomorrow. We picked up five heirloom tomato plants, four peppers and about 10 different herbs from a couple of local nurseries today. We also bought seeds for zucchini, muskmelons, cucumbers and carrots. And, yes, Gramma, we will save a space for a Minnesota rhubarb plant. [...]
