An Ode to My Mother
Ripe and Roasted
Aug 29, 2021
Chokecherry Picking
We stained our fingers deep red, and our buckets mounded high with the chokecherries we’d been gathering
Roasting as a Pastime
Ripe and Roasted
Jun 11, 2021
Roasted Italian Memories
The evening was stormy. Cracks of thunder played overhead. As we hurried up the old cobbled
A Lemony Life
Ripe and Roasted
Apr 23, 2021
Dreaming of Lemons
I have always wanted a row of lemon trees in my yard. You know the look;
My Kind of Bowling
Ripe and Roasted
Mar 14, 2021
A Bowl for a Chilly Night
It was the evening of Valentine’s Day. The temperature outside hovered around 20
Grapefruit for Breakfast
Ripe and Roasted
Jan 30, 2021
The icy wind freezes on my face as I make my way through the neighborhood on my early morning walk. The middle of
An Unconventional Holiday: Pies, Tarts, and Crusts
Ripe and Roasted
Nov 23, 2020
A French Thanksgiving
The year was 1977. My parents, brother, and I were spending the year in Strasbourg, France.
A Year for Beans
Ripe and Roasted
Oct 20, 2020
“Never ever ever mess around with my greens. Especially the beans!” My sentiments exactly. This line from the musical Into the Woods echoed
Vice Principles
Ripe and Roasted
Sep 16, 2020
Apple Butter Memories
The apple butter is bubbling thickly on the stovetop. Bubbles the size of quarters is what
For the Love of Tomatoes
Ripe and Roasted
Aug 14, 2020
How is it that our favorite vegetable is only available in its perfectly ripened glory for a couple months in late summer? Tomatoes, naturally sweetened
Random Beauty: Self-Seeding
Ripe and Roasted
Jun 24, 2020
It was a cool, late spring afternoon. The sun shone, but there was a slight bite in the air. We were itching to dig outside
The Bread of Home
Ripe and Roasted
May 29, 2020
Memory
The heady aroma of fresh bread wafting from the kitchen greets me. We are visiting my grandparents on their wheat farm in easternGarden Planning to Soothe the Soul
Ripe and Roasted
Apr 28, 2020
Spring Planting
Seed catalogs litter my couch. I keep pouring over the pages of flowers and vegetables. I have garden tabs open across the top ofHow to Make a Braise: Basic Comfort Food
Ripe and Roasted
Mar 25, 2020
The day is cloudy and grey. Our country’s spirits reflect the weather outside. We have been asked as a society to stay home, to limit
The Winter Blues
Ripe and Roasted
Jan 29, 2020
It is a hazy day, one of those calm, icy days where our souls can take a deep sigh of relief. Today is
Tokens of Christmas Warmth
Ripe and Roasted
Dec 21, 2019
Spoon Cookies
The night is waning; dawn has not yet arrived. Pats of unsalted butter melt in the saucepan. With a silicone scraper, IApples are Autumn
Ripe and Roasted
Oct 14, 2019
I step outside, and the clear, cool air of autumn greets me. A breeze rustles the leaves above. I look up and catch
A Garlic Obsession
Ripe and Roasted
Sep 13, 2019
Is it possible to create a new food group? How about an additional nutrient? Maybe it was one of the treasures found in the pyramids
Lettuce: The Shoulder Season Crop
Ripe and Roasted
Jun 17, 2019
My garden is planted. The carrots, beets, and kale are poking through the ground, the strawberries still little green orbs. Tiny flowers adorn the tomatoes
The Rise of Spring
Ripe and Roasted
May 5, 2019
Awakening Creation
Spring. Warm, sunny days. Cool rains. The green of the budding trees is almost electric, and emerging plants
The Inspiration Beside Me
Ripe and Roasted
Apr 3, 2019
Greeted with Open Arms
We had been driving all day and arrived at the cabin just before dinner. What greeted us was beyond the scope ofGifts to Myself
Ripe and Roasted
Mar 1, 2019
There it is. In black and white. I have finally admitted it. Twice in my life I bought myself a gift. The first time it
Love through Food
Ripe and Roasted
Feb 14, 2019
Of all the days in the year, Valentine’s Day is the day that has been set aside to show those dear to you that you
Taking Stock, Making Stock
Ripe and Roasted
Feb 1, 2019
It is a new year, the height, or should I say depth of winter. As such, it is the time for both new
Coffee Brewed
Ripe and Roasted
Jan 6, 2019
All we want to do these cool, winter days is curl up with a hot mug of freshly brewed coffee. With the morning
Savoring our sweet hygge
Ripe and Roasted
Dec 15, 2018
The snap and pop of a fire in the hearth, the twinkle of lights on the mantle, a steaming mug of cocoa, Wynton
Celebrate with a Thankful Heart
Ripe and Roasted
Nov 16, 2018
Tradition
It seems that everyone has stories to tell about their Thanksgiving traditions. The preparation for this meal usually involves several days. Turkeys are bought daysAutumn: The Season of Abundance
Ripe and Roasted
Oct 29, 2018
The mornings are crisp, the evenings almost nonexistent. The sidewalks are piled with yellow and golden leaves from the ubiquitous maple trees. They crunch underfoot.
Why Preserve?
Ripe and Roasted
Oct 13, 2018
A Way of Life
Preserving has been a longstanding tradition in our kitchen. Come August and September, we are canning the summer’s bounty. A day inMy Garden Muse
Ripe and Roasted
Sep 2, 2018
Starting Out with Gardening
By the time I was launching into my adult life, I had lived on three continents and had at oneFarm to Your Table
Ripe and Roasted
Aug 11, 2018
If it’s Saturday morning and it’s summer, our farmers market is open for business. The center aisle is packed with shoppers. A folk music group
Bugs, Bees, and Butterflies
Ripe and Roasted
Jul 25, 2018
Insects Galore
The other day, when picking produce from my community garden, I was enthralled by a bumble bee buzzing in front of a cucumber blossom.Early Summer Bounty
Ripe and Roasted
Jul 8, 2018
Abundant Produce
Now that summer is in full swing, gardens are following suit. I find myself wandering to my garden beds before almost every meal prep,Mulberries: The Forgotten Fruit
Ripe and Roasted
Jul 2, 2018
An Unsuspecting Gift
When we moved into our house, a weird, little tree was growing in the corner of our garden. I didn’t thinkRhubarb: The Vegetable That Thinks It’s a Fruit
Ripe and Roasted
May 21, 2018
The Heritage of Rhubarb
When I think of the classic plant that has anchored the corner of every Midwestern garden for the past century, I thinkThe Invisible Glory of Dirt
Ripe and Roasted
Apr 26, 2018
What Happened to All the Dirt?
The new house we were moving into was in a section of town that was being carved out of nativeThe Many Uses of Ginger Root
Ripe and Roasted
Apr 14, 2018
A Ginger Collection
Who knew when we were young and sipping on a can of ginger ale that this root would become such a large partFloral 8-Card Set with Prose
Send a classic floral greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This floral set features interesting and informative text on each card
Sunflower Card with Prose
Send a classic floral greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a hand-painted print of yellow sunflowers along with
Muscari Card with Prose
Send a classic floral greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a hand-painted print of blue muscari flowers along
Fruit 8-Card Set with Prose
Send a classic fruit greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This fruit set features interesting and informative text on each card
Vegetable 8-Card Set with Prose
Send a garden greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This garden vegetable set features interesting and informative text on each card
Coneflower Card with Prose
Send a classic floral greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a hand-painted print of coneflowers along with text
Daffodil Card with Prose
Send a classic floral greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a hand-painted print of yellow daffodils along with
Eggplant Card with Prose
We sat around the table, and the red wine in our goblets glowed in the candlelight. It was an evening spent reminiscing with old friends.
Pea Pod Card with Prose
Send a classic vegetable greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a hand-painted print of pea pods along with
Kale Card with Prose
Send a classic vegetable greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a hand-painted print of kale leaves along with
Beet Card with Prose
Send a classic vegetable greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a hand-painted print of beets along with text
Pineapple Card with Prose
Send a classic fruit greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a hand-painted print of a pineapple along with
Blueberries Card with Prose
As we scampered along the paths in the great northern forest, low bushes brushed our pantlegs. We bent over to gather the tiny navy orbs.
Cherry Card with Prose
Send a beautiful and informative fruit greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a hand-painted print of a cherry
Pear Card with Prose
Send a beautiful and informative fruit greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a hand-painted print of Barlett pears
Floral 10-Card Set
With this floral set, send a classic floral greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card box contains 10 hand-painted print
Vegetable 8-Card Set
With this vegetable set, send a classic greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card box contains 8 hand-painted print cards,
Fruit 8-Card Set
With this fruit set, send a classic fruit greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card box contains 8 hand-painted print
Pear Card
Send a classic fruit greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a hand-painted print of Barlett pears.
Ready to check
Cherry Card
Send a classic fruit greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a hand-painted print of a cherry branch.
Ready to
Pineapple Card
Send a classic fruit greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a hand-painted print of a pineapple.
Ready to check
Blueberries Card
As we scampered along the paths in the great northern forest, low bushes brushed our pantlegs. We bent over to gather the tiny navy orbs.
Beet Card
Send a classic vegetable greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a hand-painted print of beets.
Ready to check out?
Kale Card
Send a classic vegetable greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a hand-painted print of kale leaves.
Ready to check
Pea Pod Card
Send a classic vegetable greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a hand-painted print of pea pods.
Ready to check
Eggplant Card
We sat around the table, and the red wine in our goblets glowed in the candlelight. It was an evening spent reminiscing with old friends.
Floral Mix Card
Send a classic floral greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a hand-painted print of a flower mix. The
Coneflower Card
Send a classic floral greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a print of hand-painted coneflowers.
Ready to check out?
Muscari Card
Send a classic floral greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a print of hand-painted blue muscari flowers.
Ready to
Sunflower Card
Send a classic floral greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a print of hand-painted yellow sunflowers.
Ready to check
Daffodil Card
Send a classic floral greeting card for a thank you note or any occasion. This card depicts a print of hand-painted yellow daffodils.
Ready to check