My garden is over grown and I no longer care. I can still wade through it and find some things growing. I even think I see brussels sprouts starting to rise over the weeds. They are tucked to the back of the garden and I have a hard time getting in there to confirm the …
Cherry Tomato Confit
In the days that I have been injured & off my feet, my garden has been pushing out the tomatoes. Since I cannot wade into the over growth myself (have to keep my bandages clean and dry!) when friends come by to visit I ask one favor of them, “Could you bring in any tomatoes …
Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins
In need of comfort food? I am. Accident and injury prone me has been laid up yet again this year. I swear I'm not a complete klutz! Not being able to do things for myself is a huge downer because I am pretty sure that I can do anything and everything when healthy. Lucky for …
Blackberry Lemon Jelly
The blackberries are in! This might be my favorite time of the summer. Every week of the season we paced up and down the length of the blackberry patch inspecting and speculating about the upcoming berry crop for year. The sighting of the first juicy blackberry of the year elicits giggles of delight, I just …
Balsamic Jelly Glaze Over Baked Fish
Balsamic vinegar jelly is my latest favorite flavor! Recently, while keeping a gluten free diet to diagnose food allergies I had to give up my favorite beer jelly. A sad day in jelly land. What was I going to put on sandwiches and eat with cheese?? Balsamic Jelly turns out to be a great choice. …
Green and Grain Stir-Fry
Is your garden over flowing? My greens keep giving and the next round of crops (tomatoes & zucchini) are beginning to ripen en mass. Unless I want to freeze greens in bulk I need to make quick use them. The best ways I know to consume copious amount of greens in one sitting are to …
Cilantro Peanut Pesto
This is my all-time favorite pesto. No lies, I plant cilantro just for this event. In fact, in order to ensure an uninterrupted supply of cilantro all summer long I sow seeds every other week. Make this pesto when the herb garden needs trimming as it uses plenty of parsley, chive, and basil too. I …
This is my most popular blog post to date. Originally posted a year ago, it is still near the top of my numbers for the most views every week. I still make this frosting but I often use blackberry jelly or raspberry jam instead of the honey.
Roasted Corn Salad with Strawberries
Here is one more summer salad for you. This time it is served up in my toaster oven taco shells. I love the combination of grilled corn and cold fresh berries. Try this salad with some grilled shrimp, or skip the shells and set it out for spooning onto plates or chow down with some chips. …
Red White & Blue Jam Scones
These pretty little scones are a tasty and festive treat for the 4th of July. They are great for breakfast or dessert and pack well for picnics and outings. Best made a day ahead of time, the recipe is very forgiving and can be adapted to what you have available. I have made these with …
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