Vegan Rustic Raspberry Tart I have mixed feelings about Valentine's Day. On one hand, I think it's frivolous to say this one day is for showing love to another person (shouldn't we do that every day?), and I despise how commercial it is. But, on the other hand, I think it is … [Read more...]
Recipe: Ultimate Vegan Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache, Raspberry & Vanilla Coconut Cream
Ok, I have to say that I have an affection for chocolate cake. It has always been my favorite. As a child, I would help my mother whip up her famous old-fashioned chocolate cake with thick creamy chocolate frosting. There was nothing better than a big slice with an ice cold glass of milk. Trying to … [Read more...]
Recipe: Raw Vegan Key Lime Bars
Raw Vegan Key Lime Bars Reminiscent of key lime pie, these Raw Vegan Key Lime Bars are rich, creamy and decadent. A perfect ending to any meal and a satisfying protein-packed afternoon snack. And the best part, you feel great after eating them. 1 1/2 cups raw cashews1/4 … [Read more...]
Nantucket Winter Walks
Winter walks on a favorite trail... … [Read more...]
Recipe: Blood Orange & Fennel Salad
Blood Orange and Fennel Salad This light and bright salad is easy to make and will perk you up when the winter blues get you down. 2 blood oranges2 caracara or navel oranges1 small or 1/2 of large fennel bulb1/2 medium sweet onion like vadalia1 large head or 2-3 small … [Read more...]
Recipe: The Perfect Pizza Crust
Pizza night in our house always starts with a homemade crust. It needs to be thin, crispy yet chewy with gorgeous bubbles throughout. The good news is that this dough is super easy to make and with the right tools and techniques you can achieve the perfect crust every … [Read more...]
Autumn in Squam Swamp
Squam Swamp is one of the best spots to see the colors of autumn on Nantucket. Such a unique landscape and always fun to explore. Enjoy these shots from a magical Nantucket forest. dappled light forest findings whimsical trees colors of the canopy wild grapes … [Read more...]
Nantucket Cranberry Festival
The annual Nantucket Cranberry Festival was held on the 12th of October. Such a scenic and fun event! The cranberry bogs are so pretty this time of year with the contrast of vibrant red cranberries against the blue flooded bogs and golden brown grasses. A great event for families with hayrides, … [Read more...]
Avena Botanicals
This is the last post from our trip to Maine last month, thanks for bearing with my tardy posting. It was such a treat to discover Avena Botanicals located in one of my favorite coastal towns, Rockport, ME. Set back down a winding road, this certified biodynamic farm grows an impressive array of … [Read more...]
Owl’s Head Light Hidden Beach
So many childhood memories spent here. Happy to see little I enjoying the Maine coast as much as I did and still do. Owl's Head will forever hold a special place in my heart. always with bucket in hand weathered by the sea remi dog will even fetch rocks he loves … [Read more...]
Common Ground Fair 2013
Last weekend we traveled to Maine to visit family and make our way up to the annual MOFGA Common Ground Fair held in Unity. We've been hearing about how great this all-organic county fair is for years now and we were so excited to finally go. There seemed to be thousands of people there and the … [Read more...]
Evening Walk at the Oldest House
One of our favorite spots on the island...The Oldest House, a 1700s saltbox open as a museum to the public with historically correct edible and herbal gardens in the back. The small garden is fun to explore and has some beautiful plantings. Hidden away past the house and yard is Coffin Park, with a … [Read more...]
Garden Update
Shots from our gardens from late August through now. September brings with it a generous harvest every year. Ripening fruits, flavorful veggies, healing herbs and beautiful flowers. It is a blessed feeling to wake up every morning and walk through our little … [Read more...]
