Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.

"Are you going to Scarborough Fair?" Like the Simon and Garfunkel song lyrics ask, but this time I ask, "are you going to Westport Farmers Market?" That's where these aprons and more will be available. All organic fabrics and inks.
Just go to the PeaceTreeDessert tent and get one when you get your S'More kits and Cajeta Caramel.

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At Westport Farmers Market with Peace Tree Desserts.

Robyn Eads is at it again! She opened up her Peace Tree Desserts booth for the season premiere with a bang. The grand opening for the Westport Farmers Market was just what I needed to attend to get in the mood for summer. This spring has had its share of dismal days, and I am finding it hard to fathom that Memorial Day weekend is upon us.
No worries. After experiencing my first "Cold Roman" from Donnie Rausand a chocolate expresso cookie from Robyn I was buzzing!
From market to home with a bag of spring salad greens, fiddle head ferns, and a wedge of aged goat cheese from Beltane Farm and I am ready to sing Yankee Doodle all day long!
By the way, nice aprons and banner.... If I do say so myself! In fact, they will be available at the market and on The Peace Tree website store. (I also do custom orders).
Order one when you get your Cajeta Caramel sauce with Apple Jack. Great on ice cream, or stirred into your coffee.

Peace Tree Desserts Apron.

Baker extraordinaire, Robyn Eads of Peace Tree Desserts, has commissioned me to design a new apron for her. She will be filming a series of videos and has some surprises to unveil next month, so I'm a little under the gun.
Robyn prides herself in using all natural and organic ingredients whenever possible. I am going to design a few aprons for her to choose from, using her requested color palettes, logo, and whenever I can I will use organic fabrics and inks.
This is the first apron, sans the logo which will be silk screened on the 2 front pockets, made with Japanese ecrulat lyceenne from Quilters Alley in Ridgefield and organic bamboo. Raw edges rule and vintage cotton lace floats along the hemline.
The other option will be more colorful and frilly- but both have to be short, with pockets, and above all... "pretty".
Let me know which ones you like.

Women Working Wonders Fundraiser

My dear friend,'80's Super Model Nancy Donahue has talked me into coming up for this great event to raise money for women in need. I have added a few new items to my repertoire, along with my equine and nautical inspired quilts, throws and pillows. A few budget friendly embellished journals, Love Madds repurposed jewelry, MRR Picture Frames, and Sharp Hill Designs bags- all the rage in the Hamptons this spring! Some (YUDU) silk screened reusable organic shopping bags and lunch totes... really cute, no? We all do everything ourselves and we all live within minutes of each other... Wilton has some pretty creative folks.
Nancy will be introducing her new product- The Honey Belle Body Buffer at home cellulite removal device...Got mine!

Have you hugged your weed-wacker today?

Yes, the ultimate green weed-wacking device on the market today. You just need a cat like Ollie to oversee that special crops, in this case Catmint- don't get "wacked" along with the weeds!

Did you really think the Easter Bunny would forget Tys???

Lucky boy. Luckier me.

A nice pearing.

Breakfast today was Ezekiel Spouted Grain bread, toasted with raw almond butter and sliced pears. I cannot sing the virtues of almonds enough. Raw almonds. Have some everyday. Soak them in spring water for a few hours and add them to salad- they take on a new texture and sweetness that is divine, and the sprouting process gives them more oxidizing benefits. Check out Ezekial Bread in the freezer section. The fat and oil in the almond butter will stave off hunger better than a bowl of Special K!

Ingredients for a healthier me.

I'm on a mission. Actually my son has been after me for a while to get healthier. I've had times in my life when I was better, even a year of macrobiotics! But this winter was a challenge for me. Not only did I gain a good (Bad!) 12 lbs., but I feel rather like a slug. It wasn't until the sad passing of my brother in law, J.D., who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer a week ago, that I was jolted with the reality that I can only do my best to be healthy, and I have been slacking! Spring is on it's way and I can't think of a better time to try and honor this body that I have been blessed with. So the road to health will begin each morning with my Bob's Red Mill Bran Flax Muffins, to be followed mid morning with a wheat grass carrot juice. I am bound to find this a difficult task, and don't expect to be perfect, but I will try to do my best. My son Jack there, right behind me, ready to crack the whip! I guess he does love his mother....
Thanks to my friend, '80's super model Nancy Donahue and her Barefoot and Buff blog for introducing me to this recipe. Her blog has all kinds of great vegetarian recipes, fashion tips, and beauty secrets for "women of a certain age", and anyone who just wants to look and feel great! Check it out if you haven't already.
I add unsweetened coconut and used Red's White Rice flour instead of Unbleached white, but there is plenty of room to make this recipe your own. The recipe is found on the Whole Ground Flax Meal bag.

Bran Flax Muffins
Contributed by Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods


Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
3/4 cup Brown Flaxseeds Meal
3/4 cup Oat Bran Cereal
1 cup Yellow D Sugar ( Brown Sugar)
2 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Cinnamon, Saigon (Premium)
1 1/2 cups finely shredded Carrots
2 peeled and shredded Apples
1/2 cup Raisins (optional)
1 cup chopped Nuts
3/4 cup Milk
2 beaten Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla
Directions
Mix together flour, Bob's Red Mill Flaxseed Meal, oat bran, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in carrots, apples, raisins (if desired) and nuts. Combine milk, beaten eggs and vanilla. Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until ingredients are moistened. DO NOT OVER MIX. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.

Yield: 15 medium muffins


Notes:
You can also use 1 1/2 cups Unbleached White Flour in place of the Whole Wheat Pastry Flour.

For a twist on this great recipe- try substituting 3/4 cup Hazelnut Meal in place of the Oat Bran.


NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
One muffin contains Calories 220, Calories from Fat 80, Fat 9g, Saturated Fat 0.5g, Cholesterol 30mg, Sodium 310mg, Carbohydrates 34g, Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugar 21g, Protein 6g.

Green Grocer Bags

I finally got my reusable grocery bag situation stylin' big time. Actually, this set is a gift for my friend Linda. I made sure that I included plenty of the sheer reusable produce bags as she is always buying carrots and apples for her bunny rescue. If you are concerned about the weight of these bags,they are only .2 to .3 ounces more than a plastic bag. The big bag with the wooden handles is great for cereal boxes and other large boxy items. The smaller square bag works best for milk and juice cartons, and the large soft sack is perfect for all of your fruits and veggies in their reusable tule bags. These bags should make grocery shopping a more, if not enjoyable, at least "glamorous" daily excursion. I will try to include patterns and directions in my next post- anyone interested?