It's been a little quiet here at Clover and Thyme for the past week or so...our family is vacationing at the Jersey Shore, enjoying the start of summer with a healthy dose of sun, surf and sand. You know it's been a relaxing vacation when you lose track of what time of day it is,… Continue reading Vacation Thyme
Author: Becky
Gardener, Baker, Disgruntled Cat Wrangler. I blog about all three at Clover and Thyme.
The Little Tomato That Could
Remember this sweet little volunteer tomato that peeked out from under the oregano in my Grow Camp? Here it was that day when I replanted it: And here it is now! I'm so glad this plant decided to become a part of my deck garden this year: This plant can be one of two possible… Continue reading The Little Tomato That Could
Lemon Hummus
I never intended to like hummus. I have a long-standing distain for Garbanzo beans (a.k.a. chick peas - never trust a bean with an alias.) And I'll admit, I cringe when I see a salad with these guys perched on top. Blech. But hummus, when made the way I like it, really lemony with a… Continue reading Lemon Hummus
Now Summer Can Start…
As a homeschooling family, one of the milestones of our year and the true mark of the start of summer (at least for me as the teacher) is portfolio review day. Both the kids' school portfolios were reviewed today through our umbrella school and in my book, the school year is officially closed. The garden… Continue reading Now Summer Can Start…
Freezer Jam Follies
fol·ly (fl) n. pl. fol·lies A lack of good sense, understanding, or foresight. An act or instance of foolishness A costly undertaking having an absurd or ruinous outcome. (...like 4 cups of strawberries down the drain, costly.) Yeah, that definition just about sums up my first attempt at freezer jam. Thankfully, my second attempt was… Continue reading Freezer Jam Follies
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