October 5, 2015
by Mimi Holtz
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What do you do when you have just one pear, a big box of quick oats, and a container of vanilla Greek yogurt in the fridge? Make this quick bread and enjoy it with a cup of tea! This is a healthy snack that’s full of fiber and not too sweet. Continue Reading →
October 3, 2015
by Mimi Holtz
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If you have an avocado tree in your back yard, you are probably wondering if it’s time to pick those beautiful avocados. After all, they’re getting so big! But wait: avocados need to be mature enough to ripen after they are picked. Please don’t pick your new crop of avocados yet! Today I’m going to share about how avocados mature and ripen here on our avocado ranch in Southern California.
While much of the United States is cooling off and enjoying fall colors, Southern California is experiencing some of the warmest weather of the year. September and October can be our hottest months, and the avocado trees need plenty of water Continue Reading →
September 18, 2015
by Mimi Holtz
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Here’s a great gift idea for girlfriends! Cocktails for Cougars and Cowgirls: Simple and Delicious Recipes for Every Woman presents the prettiest and tastiest cocktails! Inspired by young brides, grandmothers, homemakers, executives, cougars, and cowgirls, these recipes start our celebrations in style!
I love ordering fancy drinks when I’m out for dinner or on vacation. Reading through a menu of creative cocktails, thinking about the combinations of flavors, considering which one to try, and imagining how pretty the drink will be when it’s delivered to the table is a process that transforms a tiring day into a happy evening. Jordan Catapano and Jocelyn Dunn Muhlbach have written the perfect little book so that we can make our own fancy cocktails for stay-at-home evenings alone, family celebrations, or parties with friends.
I first met Jocelyn and Jordan at the Big Traveling Potluck 2014, a retreat weekend for food bloggers Continue Reading →
September 10, 2015
by Mimi Holtz
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Sausage gravy is often served on biscuits or chicken fried steak, but I’m here to tell you that spicy sausage gravy is the perfect topping for creamy Reed avocados! The perfect hearty breakfast or a tasty snack for the beginning of football season! Keep the gravy warm in a crock pot and serve a crowd!
Reeds are easy to spot in the Farmer’s Market because Continue Reading →
August 27, 2015
by Mimi Holtz
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I enjoy walking in the woods here in Vermont. When I was a little girl, this part of the woods was just pasture, but over the years the trees have grown tall, creating this spectacular setting for a morning stroll.
It’s fun to notice the little patches of moss, lichens on the stones, and ferns that just grow wherever they wish.
These moss-covered roots look like giant snakes, don’t they?
This morning I woke up in time to catch the sunrise Continue Reading →