Books, places, and books that take you places
July is Blueberry Month and the next best thing to eating blueberries is reading about them. On my top 10 best picture book list is Blueberries for Sal. This classic, written by Robert McClosky in 1948, follows Little Sal who is “helping” her mother to pick blueberries which will be canned for the winter. On […]
Fresh from the fields just in time for the 4th of July. This recipe is from my darling sister-in-law, Janice You’ll need: 2 cups of blueberries 1 cup strawberries ( then slice) 1 cup raspberries 3/4 cup slivered blanched almonds 3/4 cup white chocolate chips Wash the fruit. Slice the strawberries. Mix and serve in […]
The spring blossom trail becomes the fruit trail in the summer. There are miles of orchards and many roadside stands where you can find more varieties of fruit than you can imagine. www.gofruittrail.com Most people are surprised that blueberries grow in California, especially in the hot Central Valley. Varieties have been developed that thrive in […]
There are many pluses to living in California, one of which is the close proximity to Yosemite. Some of my earliest memories are set in Yosemite. I have been there in all seasons of the year and so far, all the seasons of my life. I camped and hiked there with my family […]
It’s Children’s Book Week. Have you read with a child yet? For those of us who love children’s books, this is a week to celebrate.Children’s Book Week is sponsored by The Children’s Book Council. Since 1919 , The Children’s Book Council has sponsored events to promote a life long love of reading. Now, that’s a […]
