It all started with a boat ride. Ralph and I had spent the morning working at the farm when he asked if I’d like to go for a ride in the boat. I never have to be asked twice. We … Continue reading
A huge bonus to being a food blogger is the chance to sample and comment on [ if you choose to] foodie stuff from food manufacturers. A representative from said company will reach out asking if you’d be interested in … Continue reading
After three years of trudging all over this farm searching for the elusive stinging nettle, I finally got stung. I was weeding the vegetable garden with bare hands, when suddenly my hands felt like they were on fire. The horse … Continue reading
Friends of ours have offered me elderberries for the last several years to no avail. For one reason or another, I couldn’t get there to pick them during their harvest time. This year, I asked if I could pick the … Continue reading
This is my favourite time of year in the garden. The trees and shrubs are heavily laden with blossoms or buds waiting to burst. The first irises are Monet glorious. All of the perennials are fat and happy as they … Continue reading
Lovage is an old fashioned herb that grows to be over six feet tall. Later in the season the leaves can get a little bitter but this time of year they are subtle and lovely to eat. If you like … Continue reading
It’s my fifth anniversary at bitebymichelle.com. Actually, April 3rd was my anniversary and I missed it. Funny how it goes; when I first started writing here, I celebrated making it through another month. So many mile stones, discoveries, figure outs, … Continue reading
In roughly six months my life will turn upside down. Gone will be my delicious self-directed schedule, answering only to me and, occasionally, Ralph. Soon, I’ll report to my partners, our employees and most especially our guests. It’s daunting to step up … Continue reading
Vegetarian Pho or Vietnamese Noodle Soup is sort of like a salad with broth poured over it. Actually, it is salad with broth poured over it! I don’t gravitate towards fresh vegetables in the winter. My body craves homemade bread, … Continue reading
I’ve been busting to share the next chapter in the ‘storied life’ of Michelle Hooton. I hate it when people talk about themselves in the third person, but I’m sort of having an out-of-body experience. The cautious me is watching the … Continue reading
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