Patrician Palette
60 posts
Tea! Don’t Drink it Naked
Do you drink your tea naked? It’s summer and while many of us have stripped off those winter…
June 14, 2011
How does Your Garden Grow
It has been a month since the first seeds went into the ground. Thirty days later I am…
June 7, 2011
If Rembrandt had a Kumato
IF ONLY REMBRANDT had a Kumato, he might have painted this darkly luscious tomato on a recycled canvas,…
May 25, 2011
Nature’s Art
There is art growing underground, just beneath our feet. We tread on it – sometimes paying it no…
May 17, 2011
Seed Seduction
Shopping for seeds is like shopping for shoes. You can’t just stop with one pair. There are styles…
May 10, 2011
Perfect Pavlova
Last week’s “Fºd by Degrees” story has turned into an A+ story. My Pavlova failed because I baked…
May 3, 2011
Fºd by Degrees
Do you remember your teacher saying: “Read the instructions carefully before beginning your exam?” Well, I remember that.…
April 25, 2011
Devil’s in the Details
The devil is in the details. Deviled eggs are an Easter menu staple. But, sadly, not everyone makes…
April 19, 2011
Deconstructing a Restaurant Dish
Have you ever dined out and thought “I’d love to make that at home?” Deconstructing a restaurant recipe…
April 12, 2011
Rooted in Color
Architecture and design aren’t restricted to the homes and offices in which we live and work. Color, texture,…
April 6, 2011
Grill Year-Round
Sometimes food should just be easy, simple, and uncomplicated. That’s why I love to grill indoors. Grilling adds…
March 28, 2011
Failing the Tomato Test
The easiest way to cut a finger is with a dull knife. I know that might not sound…
March 22, 2011