Once I was the Big Cheese and had my finger on the pulse of life“I am prepared to offer you a contract…” this astounding announcement from the headmistress I would work for, admire, and dearly love was…Aug 25, 2021Aug 25, 2021
Garden Gazpacho — Earth DayThere are countless Gazpacho recipes, but only one from The Kitchen and Garden of Pat and Gordon McKean (my parents). In this recipe…Apr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021
Breaking Bread: Great Homes with Glorious GardensIt is not the kitchen, it is the person standing next to you, your husband who is chopping the parsley needed, no one does it better…Apr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021
Whether plot or pot, make it your ownI love to hear my father tell this story: “Are you watching Penny?…” He was, moving me along the garden rows at a farm in Michigan. I…Nov 1, 2017Nov 1, 2017
Rainy Day Possibilities“When the sun does not shine and it’s too wet to play…” what should you do with your cold rainy day? Well, the Cat in the Hat would tell…Jun 18, 2017Jun 18, 2017
“Nothing’s Finer Than Being in Your Diner”How about A stack with Vermont and a blonde with sand to energize your morning. Or to take the chill off a rainy lunchtime a Splash of red…May 10, 2017May 10, 2017