"Still Life with Flowers," Barrera Francisco. Spain, 1643.

I found this fantastic gallery of art from the 16th-19th century online today. I was searching for peach recipes when, wham!, Google images returned this lovely still life by Barrera Francisco. Three hours later, I had discovered over 100 images of food from all around the world. I really struggle to find good images for my meal plans, so I think I’ll start including one of these works when I post my menu every week(ish).

Besides my art binge, there’s nothing too exciting to report in my personal life this week. Most of my free time was absorbed by a switch from a WordPress.com-hosted blog to a self-hosted site. I’m still getting used to the new technology associated with this more powerful platform, but I already really enjoy all the neat behind-the-scenes tools I’m using. Self-hosted bloggers, what plug-ins do you recommend?

Here’s what I’m getting in my Local Box from Greenling this week:

• Nectarines – Cooper Farms
• Blueberries – Berry Best
• Basil – Pure Luck & Gundermann Acres
• Turnips – Gundermann Acres
• Assorted Peppers – Comanche Creek
• Purslane OR Mint – My Father’s Farm
• Juliette Tomatoes (Baby Roma)- Hillside Farm
• Eggplant – Animal Farm & Fruitful Hill Farm
• Figs – Gundermann & Oasis Gardens