Category Archives: Growing things

Crockpot vanilla applesauce, for those who have gone a little apple crazy

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Ali

I’ve gone a little apple-crazy. It’s not my fault. I blame the bees. Or maybe the snow. There are two large apple trees in the backyard of my new-ish house (“new-ish?” you ask. “haven’t you been there over a year?” … Continue reading →

Posted in By Ali, Growing things, In the kitchen, Look Ma, I Made This, Recipes, Thrift is the new black | 2 Comments

Rest in peace, dear Fishy Fishy

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Ali

Let’s say you have a seven year old, and you allow this seven year old to get a fish. Let’s say your child was elated the day you bought this fish, a bright blue betta in a little plastic container, … Continue reading →

Posted in Growing things, When does the age of wisdom begin? | 16 Comments

A love post of sorts (this time, for my CSA)

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Ali

It’s been a whirlwind week; we returned home from our (fabulous, thank you) trip to Maine only to get swept up in a dizzying array of last-week-of-school activities and adventures. School is officially finished in our household. Summer’s here. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Field trips, Growing things, I Heart This | 15 Comments