Haiku August 10, 2012 Thyme

Silver green fresh thyme

Aromatic earthy herb

Grows on my back deck.

Art Prescription:  Cloudy and “cool…” 79 degrees today. In the mood for something in a pot. Rice and beans with freshly cut thyme is a quick wholesome meal. Growing fresh herbs in pots allows for easy pantry meals. The simple addition of home-grown and hand-gathered herbs at the end of the week at least warms the home with something cooking.

Haiku July 29, 2012 Melting Pot

Red curry, basil,

Home-grown peppers, tomatoes

Bok-choy and pasta!

Art Prescription:  A bag of home-grown peppers came my way today. A hot day calls for a spicy dinner. Took what I had in the fridge, fresh farmer’s market tomatoes and basil from my garden, to make a dish with Thai red curry. Maybe should have seeded the peppers not knowing their “heat” value. Threw in some tofu and yum…I’m hungry! Experimenting in the kitchen is art too!