May 28, 2018

Herbed Vinegars

Make your own herbed vinegars.  Great for salad dressings! Ingredients 2 cups white vinegar (using a delicate vinegar like rice, champagne, or other white vinegars that […]
May 28, 2018

Pesto Basil & Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

Summertime is the time to enjoy fresh made pesto!  Fresh tomatoes and basil from your garden.  A healthy and delicious snack or a great addition to […]
May 28, 2018

Garlic Scapes Pesto

You know those strange looking scapes that are on your hardneck garlic around mid May.  They are edible and have a really flavorful garlic flavor.  Use […]
July 24, 2016

Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

Cherry Tomatoes, Sweet Basil and Mozzarella Cheese – What could be better for a summertime treat?                Ingredients: Cherry tomatoes […]
July 23, 2016

Benefits of Using Herbs

Think of herbs when preparing your meals. Herbs are often planted and used as an afterthought. I encourage you to take advantage of the herbs to […]
June 16, 2016

Ratatouille from the Garden

Ratatouille is a vegetable stew.  It’s wonderful to make when the garden is supplying lots of eggplant, squash and tomatoes. It is a dish that is […]
June 5, 2016

Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad

It’s cucumber season with lots of varieties available just waiting for a delightful way to be served to your family. I’m always looking for easy quick […]
August 30, 2015

Tomato Basil Soup Using Fresh Tomatoes

3 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1 sweet pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 pounds tomatoes, washed and chopped (Don’t bother […]