Category Archives: Cooking and Food

Writing and Cooking with Moxie

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

It was a typical Monday; the weather puppets wound everyone up with the threat of a winter storm yesterday afternoon.  Minute by minute radio reports, big warning signs on the interstate, and lots of fear fogging created an atmosphere of … Continue reading →

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Wednesdays are for Gardening

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Back when the last breath of the Baby Boom was growing up, Prince Pasta suggested to our mothers that “Wednesday was Prince Spaghetti Day.”  Anthony!  Anthony!  Like everything else, Prince Pasta is no longer a “small pasta manufacturing company” located … Continue reading →

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Two Words or One?

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I spent several hours cleaning up my spot at The Hampton Victory Garden yesterday.  I didn’t have the heart to pull out my marigolds yet and my kale grows on and on.  I had some Hopewell Farms ground beef thawing … Continue reading →

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Two Pounds of Inspiration

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

The Mount Washington Observatory reported a light dusting of snow late Sunday night.  The altitude at The Observatory is significantly higher than the altitude of my gardens; I think I have some time to finish cleaning up before the snow … Continue reading →

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Brassica Oleracea

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

One of the new things I grew this year was Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea, for Latin-speaking gardeners).  As with most things I’ve tried in the garden, I didn’t really know what I was doing; but I learn best through trial and … Continue reading →

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Toot Toot Tootsie, Good Bye

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

What was I thinking? I never eat Tootsie Roll Pops unless a) I’m desperate and b) it’s the only candy around.  One of my co-workers keeps a Tootsie Roll Pop “bouquet” in a mug perched on her cube wall; I’ve … Continue reading →

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The Easiest Lentil Soup Ever

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Friday is a tough day.  Friday reminds me there are a finite number of hours in every day and I have more things on my “to do” list than I can possibly accomplish.  I’m not complaining.  I’m grateful for everything … Continue reading →

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Your Daily Kale

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Although I don’t have a Tee Vee, I do know that kale has “arrived.”  I am reminded of kale’s super food status by an automobile commercial during Red Sox games which says “kale is the new Brussels sprout.”  Just plug … Continue reading →

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Harvesting Cuke-a-Melons

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

We’ve passed the midpoint of August and things are going by in the garden.  Uncle Bob pulled out his last two rows of beans and cucumbers last week.  I was a little sad when I saw the empty rows next … Continue reading →

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Birthday Cakes

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Birthday parties and celebrations can be elaborate affairs.  When my brother turned a certain age, his wife surprised him with a trip to New York City.  One day, I called a friend and she told me she couldn’t chat because … Continue reading →

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