Rhubarb is one of my favorite spring garden plants. It is a perennial that comes up each year like clockwork. Those little shoots that begin poking out of the ground early in the season will be a wonderful addition to your spring meals. It is easy to grow and it is so wonderful to see those plants bursting with fresh green leaves when nothing else is growing in your garden. Read More →
On those busy spring nights when you are running between your job, Little League and working in the garden, it is nice to throw a quick casserole together and in the oven. This chile relleno casserole has been a favorite in my family for many years and it’s very easy to prepare. You can serve it with some brown or white rice on the side, along with a tossed saladRead More →
There is still a chill in the air, in the early morning hours of a new spring day. However, there is also the promise of the days to come as the first birds of the season begin to call out. The early crocus and daffodils begin to poke out of the ground. The changing of winter into spring is a slow but steady process. Spring tip toes into this wonderfulRead More →
Don’t you love the idea of a retreat? Oh to leave the stress and concerns of life, even for a short while. Just to breathe again and find the little things that will bring a smile to your face. This blog was born out of my desire for a break, a retreat away from the stresses of life. Pinecone Cottage is my place to get away from it all. IRead More →