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Beautiful & Fragrant The last four peaches sat on the counter. Beautiful and exuding the sweet smell of summer, what should I do? A pie, crumble, crostata, cobbler, tart or jam? No, they’re too good for that. We gently dropped the delicate fruit into […]
Some of these garden fresh tomatoes will be tonight’s dinner: Garden Pasta 1 lb penne rigate, al dente extra virgin olive oil fresh mozzarella balls an assortment of tomatoes, sliced or halved 1 California Wonder pepper, diced basil ribbons light drizzle of balsamic vinegar fine sea […]
No, not a BLT with a fried green tomato. This is a standard BLT with a RIPE green tomato. The green tomato adds even more fresh, bright flavors that are richly needed to combat that streaky bacon. What? You don’t want to make homemade mayo? Well then, you […]
I’ve been known to make a meal out of 1/2 an avocado and a tiny sprinkle of sugar. So, this is a nice variation for summer when you’re craving something cold and icy. Pops don’t have to be dripping with sugar. Less is more. A creamy avocado smoothie […]
Our First Black Mission Fig
Washed With Rain Drops
That first fig was shared in the back yard. Still damp with rain, it was the best fig we’ve ever eaten. Nothing in the world can beat a piece of fruit […]
Happy Friday… Peach Sangria makes 1 pitcher 1 bottle of your favorite white wine (Viognier, Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio or a light sparkling white) 2 shots Tuaca 2 shots peach brandy one generous splash of Aperol 2 peaches, sliced into wedges Chill all […]
Yellow Heirloom Cherry Tomato The first ripe tomatoes never made it through the back door. We popped them in our mouth …straight off the vine. That’s one of the benefits of a chemical free back yard garden. You know for a fact that there isn’t a single chemical […]
We love key limes. And, we adore this ice cream. So, it’s mandatory to have a supply of key lime juice and zest available at all times …Seriously, at all times. I always buy extra bags of key limes when they’re available. Most large bags of key limes […]
This simple loaf smells like banana bread. But, it tastes more like carrot cake. Carrot Banana Bread makes one full-sized loaf 2 carrots 2 bananas 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 cups AP flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 […]
Thai Basil The herbs are doing beautifully. So, we decided to add 2 Thai Basil, 2 Sicilian Oregano, and 2 Mother of Thyme (AKA Creeping Thyme).
Sicilian Oregano
Wild Mountain Mint …gorgeously mingling with purple violas […] |
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