I am taking a break from thinking about a fall ocean rental today to do some good labor, there are tons of beans and other garden treasures to pick and I am on chef duty tonight. The chance to pick things for the table tonight is a rare opportunity to cook from scratch a real delight. The eggs for breakfast came from the coop and the high bush blueberries will figure in some way. I have a touch of country boy in me as living in Cottekill, New York shows, but here on P&E’s 68 acres in Canaan Maine there is room to really plant and Ed’s green thumb gets a workout. A few glasses of vino while prepping is a chef’s reward.