Tomato Gazpacho
Every so often, I end up with a successful experiment. I had in mind a vegetable juice similar to the V8 I enjoyed in my youth and ended up with a delightful tomato gazpacho. John says it’s a keeper, and I wholeheartedly agree. Add the following ingredients to your blender and pulse until the mixture […]
Tomato Bisque
Tomato season is upon us. Soon, John and I will have an abundance of these tasty gems from our garden. In the meantime, we can find plenty of homegrown versions at our local Farmer’s market. No longer will I have to acquiesce to those tomato imposters in the grocery store. Homegrown tomatoes are the real […]
Deb’s Green Smoothie
A refreshing smoothie is a delicious way to pack a lot of nutrition in a small package. Try a smoothie, on days when you don’t want to turn on the stove or have limited time to prepare a meal. Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup fresh kale or spinach 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal […]
Nasturtium
Admittedly I had never heard of nasturtium, this lovely flowering plant with delicate yellow flowers and variegated leaves until I noticed it growing in the garden. My husband had planted this beauty and to my delight, this one is reportedly edible. So what is nasturtium? Nasturtium is a flowering herb that has a number of […]
A New Use For Basil Tops
Fridays are typically busy. It is our day to go to the farmer’s market and enjoy a day away from home. We, therefore, try to keep breakfast simple. This Friday I opted to make steel-cut oats seasoned with cinnamon and topped with blueberries. As I sat down for breakfast, John came in from the garden […]
Creeping Charlie
I was out in the backyard observing some of the plants I have planted in the last two years. I noticed an evasive plant with a lot of scalloped leaves and pretty blue flowers. The plant seemed to attract bees and smells of strong mint. When I pick it up, it comes up easily, as […]