The Incredible Edible Stinging Nettle
Springtime on Orcas Island means nettle time! Some people only consider nettles to be those pesky weeds that cause an irritating sting when brushed up against. My students at Orcas Island Elementary School know otherwise… they know that nettles are nutritious, tasty, and free! A fresh nettle patch growing on Orcas Island. Nettles are low in calories, but […]
A Big Blooming Surprise
If you’ve been following this blog for awhile, you know that I’m a big fan of native plants. Each spring, I comb the woods and fields for the first budding Calypso orchids, starflower, twinflower, white fawn lily and other favorites. But I’m not a flower snob: I find all plants fascinating. When I recently got an invitation to tour an Orcas Island iris […]
Spring Bloom 2018 – Farm to Table at Morningstar Farm
Spring Bloom 2018 – Farm to Table at Morningstar Farm By Terri Williams This event was island born! It was about community. It was about family. It was about local food and farmers. It was about wine and connecting. Here is an email I received from Kika Westoff, event coordinator, describing the unique details of […]
What To Do on Orcas if Your Grama Does Not Take You to the Fireworks
You start on the mainland, bags packed and ready to go have some fun with Grama T and Grampa J. at their Orcas Farm. Since there are so many dirt roads on Orcas, Grama’s car is filthy, so we need to run it through a car wash. Be sure to make time for that and […]
Pizza Camp
I love pizza – who doesn’t?! Ok, so I don’t need to eat more carbs, and yes we have Hogstone Pizza in town. So why, you ask, do I crave to create the best ever pizza??? Last time I was in Darvill’s Bookstore I found a book about pizza titled Pizza Camp by Joe Beddin. After reading Joe’s recipe and constitution on how and what to use to make the best-ever pie I started planning and dreaming. So let the fun begin!
