Tag Archives: gardening
Gratitude
What separates mindful privilege from empty entitlement is gratitude. A mindful heart is a grateful one – it doesn’t take things for granted. And the greatest gift of this gratitude is that the more grateful you are, the more mindful … Continue reading
How to Preserve Fresh Herbs for Later
Life’s been busy, but today I found time to do a serious harvest and pruning because my garden is out of control (and garden season is sadly coming to a close for me). I need to save as many herbs … Continue reading
Cucumber Meets Salad
I was recently suckered into purchasing a pickling cuke. No hard feelings, as I turned it into an amazing summer drink. I still, however, had half of it staring at me every time I opened my fridge. Yes, I could … Continue reading
What the Hell is a Pickling Cuke?
I looked at the sign, then at the pickling cuke and thought it looked like a cucumber. Not one to have food remorse, I tossed one in my basket. In my kitchen I cut a few slices and popped a … Continue reading
Green Beans Meet Homemade Take Out
Looking at the beans in my garden, I was reminded again that another summer is passing me by and I have not learned canning. I dream of these fresh beans. They would make great green bean soup come fall … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 