Soup Weather

Frozen and snowy here. The type of weather when all you can think about is soup. Like this hearty vegetable soup, made from what was around. A leftover roasted turkey frame and some flavorful free-range chicken legs from the freezer and various saved-up chicken bits...

New Knife brings back Old Memories

On May Day, in New York City, I got to attend the coolest thing: Pie Party Potluck. Held in the GE Monagram Kitchen, it was hosted by many generous sponsors, including Anolon, who gave us a lovely nonstick pie plate, Snapware, who gave us a BPA-free container for...

The Art of Soup and Bread

This is my latest story from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, published just when another round of freezing weather hit us. Soup will save you, bread will keep you happy.   This is my Chickpea Minestrone and Sweet-Onion Whole-Wheat Focaccia from the story. The secret...

Garden Update

Finally getting to be summer. It’s so beautiful these days. All the flowers are starting to bloom. The garlic is ready to pick, we just have to let the soil dry out for another day. It’s been so awfully wet.   I trimmed all yellowing and dead leaves...

More Garden Stories!

Just trying to catch up with my blogging and posting! Here are some other Miriam’s Garden columns published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. It’s such a honor to write for the PG and my column is now in it’s 6th year! My garden is in it’s 17th...

A New Miriam’s Garden Story

Love that Lettuce!   Adore those salads. And home-grown lettuce is something to celebrate. Here is my latest Miriam’s Garden column which runs in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. This story is all about Salads and a little lettuce history with help from...

Great Gardens!

It’s mid-June and things are really happening in my garden. Just about everything is planted and thriving. This San Marzano Tomato looks really lush, especially because it took some frost damage last month. Now it’s got a flower! This overhead shot shows...