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Author: Kasha

I Married My Father

Posted on September 14, 2011February 25, 2018 by Kasha

And not in the good "I could make a gajillion dollars off a reality show" way, either. You see, when the first flood hit (I cannot believe I'm writing it like that -- but there were indeed TWO FLOODS within a two-week span), my parents' home suffered some damage that made it impossible for them to live there. Kay brought over a motorhome and Mom and the dog (Mikey) have been living in it. But after 40 years of marriage, Mom and Dad no longer share a bedroom, one reason being they both snore and keep each other up. Plus, the dog has...Read More

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly… Irene Edition

Posted on September 9, 2011February 25, 2018 by Kasha

The Good Friends that give of themselves to make things a little easier for us following the devastating floods of Hurricane Irene. Kay brought over a motorhome for Mom and her baby (14 yr old blind dog) to live in while home is in disrepair. Dad is staying in Thomas' room with the tv we took from Mom's bedroom. When I got up the first morning he was with us, he asked for remote control instructions. "How do I change the channel? I got stuck watching Jersey Shore for hours!" Stuck? When I laughed and asked about The Situation, HE NAMED OTHER...Read More

Shades of Grey

Posted on September 5, 2011February 25, 2018 by Kasha

A thin coating of silty river sand covers everything now that the water has receded. Irene's winds ripped all of our unripened pears from the trees. (more…)

Hurricane Grill

Posted on September 2, 2011February 25, 2018 by Kasha

This would be lovely if the river wasn't so perilously close to our homes. I read so many posts on Facebook last weekend talking up "hurricane parties" and the various cocktails to be served at such. I saw tons of signs in stores warning us to gather emergency goods, stock up on water and canned goods and bread. I BAERed a bit, but still took heed and bottled up gallons and gallons of water. I know what it's like out here in the wilderness when the power goes out. (Ok, we're 10 minutes from one of 3 real cities in Orange...Read More

I Want This Life

Posted on August 22, 2011February 25, 2018 by Kasha

I could take a hundred pictures a day like this - IF I didn't have to work or care for a child and home. And after discovering her sitting on a bulldozer at 4:30am (I was going out to load the truck for market), I want a hidden camera following her around all night. In other news, my baking bug inspired an Heirloom Tomato Galette with Queso Blanco and oil-cured Olives. It was delicious and the recipe is coming soon.

Gazpacho – Summer in a Bowl

Posted on August 19, 2011February 25, 2018 by Kasha

The Allure of Gazpacho I haven't had a chance to make gazpacho yet this year. I wanted to share this 'tried and true' recipe with you. It's been a staple in my home for nearly two decades (which makes me feel my age, yes. Thank you.). All the rain we've had this season, has made the tomato crop very late. This week however, we have an abundance of both hybrid and heirloom tomatoes. I urge you to grab a bagful and whip up a batch of this cold summer soup while you can. It'll last for several days in the fridge. I heartily suggest...Read More

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Posted on August 17, 2011February 25, 2018 by Kasha

All the way to market... IF there's anything left to sell. I know I sound a bit cranky right now, please overlook it. I AM cranky. Pretend I'm 4 and am having a tantrum but this time a cookie isn't going to fix it. It's been raining for days, and that's on top of the 4 inches of rain we had last week over a span of 4 days. By the time all is said and done, we'll have had 8-inches in the last 8 days. The veggies can't take it, and honestly, the people are starting to have a hard...Read More

Grabbing the Bull by the Horns

Posted on August 4, 2011February 25, 2018 by Kasha

Should I apologize first or just get to the recipe? Ok, apology: I am so sorry for not posting anything in the last several weeks. I haven't cooked all that much, actually, and although I have TONS of ideas floating around in my head, farmwork, heatwave and motherhood have basically wiped me out and left me the shell of a woman who nods off on the couch each night while her kid rides his bike with his cousins and the dinner dishes sit in the sink until morning. I'm not going to lie. I've eaten more than my share of Trader Joe's Thai Shrimp...Read More

Kohlrabi Apple Salad

Posted on July 6, 2011February 25, 2018 by Kasha

This weekend was pretty slow at markets. I'm going with the 'everyone is having fun away while we're stuck working' theory. So I had some time to chit-chat with customers and that was helpful because we had a new veggie this week: kohlrabi! I was pleasantly surprised how many people just grabbed one or two even though they had no idea what it was or what to do with it. We used to grow kohlrabi when I was a kid and I have such fond memories of it. Back then, and I'm not saying just how long ago that is, but let's assume it was the mid-70s,...Read More

Yip-Pea! Summer’s Here!

Posted on June 28, 2011February 25, 2018 by Kasha

Peas please... I'm standing at the bathroom sink, my slippers off, as I just got out of the shower. I hear a swish... and see a dirty gray/white paw sweep under the door. It hooked a slipper and yank it back into the hallway. So I reached under and took it back (stupid ass that I am, not thinking of getting clawed). As suspected, she reached under and grabbed it again. This time I opened the door enthusiastically (of COURSE my intention was to scare the bejeezus out of her). Trixie flew a foot into the air then ran like a...Read More