Author Archives: Carol

When You Just Can’t Bear to Throw It Away…

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Carol

Lately life has gotten way-out-of-hand busy. I won’t go into the particulars, but I did slow down long enough to consider a jar in the fridge door this afternoon. It had held green olives preserved in lemon olive oil. They … Continue reading →

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Grape Leaves: Once More From the Waste-Not-Want-Not Department

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Carol

While doing some trimming today we accidentally brought down a branch from the grape vine in our backyard arbor. I’ve been waiting for our modest vine to become a vast and verdant shade for several years now–if not exactly in … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Just About the Honey

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Carol

The honey bees have come home to roost. Again. This is the fifth time in the past few years that they’ve taken up residence here at Chez Penn-Romine. Our lavender, sage and rosemary blossoms are quite a hit with them. … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Imperfection

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Carol

Perfection is highly overrated. This may be a foolish flaunting of an unpopular opinion in the face of my ongoing need to be hired to write something, edit something, cook something, teach something, or take others on a tour of … Continue reading →

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Edible Institute: Food for Thought & Food for Action

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Carol

Meet Precious and Steve, hens in the making. More about them later. This past weekend I attended Edible Institute, which is held each spring by Edible Communities. It is a weekend-long event in which food writers and publishers, educators, chefs, … Continue reading →

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