One of things i love about a trip to the tropics is the easy access to my favorite tropical fruits. Besides papaya, i love tiny bananas. These bananas are about 3 inches long–just the right size for 3 bites. They are already nicely ripe, sweet, and delicious. In the case of bananas, small is betterRead more about Tiny Bananas[…]
We are in Puerto Rico, soaking up sunshine before gardening season begins. I’ve been buying papayas at roadside stands. Delicious, totally ripe papayas. And so good for the elimination system. Tropical prunes, you could say, but more fun to eat. There are a few qualities we might like to eliminate from our minds–self-judgment, for instance.Read more about Papaya for Breakfast[…]
We are staying at an Airbnb in Puerto Rico and spending most of our time on the terrace, gazing out at the hills and, in the distance, the ocean. Sitting on the corner wall of the terrace is a tiny garden of 3 succulents. I’ve stayed in several Airbnbs and seen little fake succulents asRead more about Tiny Garden[…]
I found American persimmons at a local orchard–a November fruit that isn’t fit to eat until after it’s been frozen. Oh, that orange fruit looks so tempting–but it will pucker your mouth dry, dry, dry. Only after the fruit has been frosted and turned brown-black and mushy does it become delicious. Maybe that’s a bitRead more about Persimmon Paradox[…]
We took a walk on our private road after sunset last evening. A strange truck was parked along the side. Hunters! i thought with resistance. Hunting season has started. Fifteen minutes later, as we returned in the deepening dusk, the truck was gone, but it hadn’t passed us. Ah! There it was, near our driveway.Read more about Walking Toward Death[…]
I’ve wanted to grow Asian long beans for a few years. Our local Korean restaurant makes a tasty bibimbap using Asian green beans. Now i can do it too. This morning, i harvested my first 2-foot long green bean. A single bean is a side dish all by itself. What’s the taste of happiness? ARead more about L-o-n-g Green Beans[…]
Every year, All-America Selections sends me several packets of free seeds. This year, the big hit in my garden is Concert Bell sunflowers. These medium-size sunflowers all have a sturdy 8-10 inch stalk. They stand up nicely in a vase. Beautiful flowers make a beautiful arrangement. I’d love for my life to be as reliableRead more about Concert Bell Sunflower[…]
