Squirrel talk

What's going on with you? Here's what's going on in my kitchen and around town.

Check here for recipe ideas and occasional adventures.

Apr 22 min read

Emerging from hibernation.

After the winter holidays, this squirrel takes a break for a while. Seasonal produce is... well, seasonal. There are some things I can...

Dec 20, 20231 min read

Choosing Merriment

My final market of 2023 was last weekend, a local brewery (#EventideBrewing) hosted a fun, family-friendly event with a gingerbread...

Nov 12, 20232 min read

Thanks-gifting

I don't know if it's this way for you, but for me, time seems to speed up to hyperdrive this time of year, starting with Thanksgiving....

Oct 17, 20232 min read

"Waste not, want not."

That's some wisdom my grandma laid down on me when I was a kid. I am old enough that my grandma was a kid herself during the tail end of...

Oct 10, 20232 min read

Long weekends are made for catching up

I always have a pretty long to-do list like everyone else. This past weekend I was determined to get some things done that have been on...

Sep 27, 20231 min read

Summer, it's hard to say goodbye sometimes.

I was out walking my dogs early this morning and came upon a fence with some very fresh, beautiful honeysuckle in bloom. Today is...

Sep 25, 20232 min read

Impromptu baking with Squirrel Brand

Last night, out of nowhere, I decided I'd really like a cake. So I went in my kitchen and pulled down a bunch of stuff from the cabinets...