Cancer? I’m lifting you up.

Cancer? I’m lifting you up.

Your friend has cancer. Every genuine, heartfelt phrase you want to share sounds cliché and the more you delete and rewrite, the more your words become faded Hallmark sentiments. “How can I express to her how I’m feeling?” “How can I help?”

A Pepper Apology

A Pepper Apology

Growing peppers is fascinating, yet equally frustrating. My modest pepper garden has an extravagant history of false starts, flustered efforts, and full fails.

My CSA Adventure: The First Five Weeks

Are you considering joining a CSA, but you’re not sure what to expect? Here, I share some thoughts (and recipes) about my first CSA experience.

Southern-style Smothered Squash

Southern-style Smothered Squash

Smothered squash or zucchini is a quick and delicious side for lunch or dinner.

Grill to Oven Squash and Zucchini

Grill to Oven Squash and Zucchini

The grill to oven journey is one of my favorite things to do with vegetables. The grill Try this journey with your squash and zucchini.