gardening
A Wine Party and Big Plans for My Summer
Wine festivities and fine food, what more could you ask for? The other evening, the celebrated chef Leah Branch and the Virginia Wine Collective, in collaboration with Monticello’s Getting Word project, threw a bash called a Feast of Reason. What…
Hangin’ In There – Early Summer 2025
My most fun cooking projects this spring have been 1 – dehydrating pineapple; so tender and sweet – like pineapple-flavored raisons! And 2 – deciding to finally tackle the challenge of cooking a true Virginia country ham. I bought the…
Yes, It’s Been Quite A While . . .
As you are well aware nothing about the past many months has been smooth and calm, or even normal. I too have been caught up in emotional reactions to national politics, to global concerns and simply just getting by day…
Leni talks with Bruce & Mark
My First Indigo House talk on YouTube!
I am so excited to share the link to my first YouTube talk! The learning curve on the digital world has been steep for me but I’m beginning to get the hang of it – I think. So watch Lets…
Indigo House Canning Class Schedule
I know it’s a full month away but the tomato and peach harvest will in full swing before we know it! I’m really looking forward to teaching canning classes again! These classes fill quickly so to sign up please click…
