Spring blooms: bleeding hearts and fava beans. The fava beans overwintered the harsh cold we had this year

In 1983, 42 years ago, this Gingko was certified as the largest and oldest in the US. It is located in Frederick, Maryland in a garden of a house built in 1750. The woman who has tended the garden for nearly 30 years was kind enough to open the gate to her garden so we could see it up close.

The first back porch dinner of 2025! Caramelized cabbage and walnut pasta.

The Nanking Cherry bush pushed out its first blooms this week #signsofspring

Mouse, age 14.

Nice sunset crossing the James River in Richmond, on the way to the potluck.
Taking the same route yesterday I was on the phone with 911 reporting an accident we pulled up just too late to witness. First completed 911 call, hold time was about 30 seconds (Felt way longer)

Whole grain biscuits, using some of the cultured walnut/soymilk experiment. Fantastic with plum-ginger jam and a little ham from Stock provisions in Charlottesville.

Before and after: lemon raspberry cornmeal cake.

All grain grown and stone milled in VA. Raspberries local.

Dog sitting was a highlight of my month 🥰 Mary was such a good girl

What’s for breakfast?
German Apple Pancake, sub pears.
This cross between a Dutch baby and tarte tatin has caramelized spiced pears covered with a batter. Skillet goes into a hot oven to puff the dough that’s turned out onto a plate upon completion. The result is a custardy base, caramelly fruit.