Blackberry Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Mashed Fava Beans with Fennel

Khoshari with Ragu

Fava Bean, Zucchini and Kale Burrito

Corn, kale, zucchini, red onion - all from the garden.

Corn Zucchini Fritters - Crispy Cornmeal Tops

We harvested the last of the corn, so I made some fritters, adding zucchini and leeks, onion and garlic from the garden.

Blackberry Pickin' Time - 26 Pounds for Jam

Blackberry brambles in the Port Orchard area were thick with ripe berries. We picked for three hours, and I made 13 quarts of jam.

Next time, we'll bring a ladder - reaching up into those canes really tore up my arms...and my hair. I wore a pair of old running pants to protect my good pants.

I did my canning in batches of 3 quarts at a time, no sooner processing one batch than another was soon to follow. Finished at 9:00 p.m. Those jars sure looked gorgeous on my counter!

An Afternoon at Snoqualmie

Flickr set here...

Camping at Hurricane Ridge in the Olympics

Flickr sets here and here...

Sight-seeing in Port Townsend

Photo set here...

Canoeing Oak Bay - Washington

Yes, you can canoe in 4 inches of water! Video here... warm sand here....

Gorden Ramsey's "Great Escape" Cookbook

My son sent me a video link of Ramsey's trip through India, and I was hooked! I bought the book! Totally lovin' it - great photos, ethnic traditions, and simple recipes.

Too Much Zucchini? Make Relish

I'll process about 10 pints, then call it quits.  Last batch today.

Up In Seattle: Spice World

Dick, George and I planned to canoe in the area, but stopped here first!

Dick treated me to a purchase of Harissa, Ras el Hanout, Kashmiri Garam Masala, and Piri Piri, a 6 month supply of each!

This little bag contains the most valued items in my kitchen.