Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

These are essentially a cookie. So, I’d never suggest eating these for breakfast on a daily basis. But, one small bar on rare occasions makes a nice breakfast treat. Add a banana and a small vanilla yogurt. And, you’ve got a real breakfast. Sure, it’s not one you’d want to […]

Oatmeal Peach Crisp

Is there anything better than biting into a tender peach? The feel of the soft velvety skin brushes your tongue as a rush of sweet juice fills your mouth. All the while, the heady scent of the sugary ripe fruit washes over you.

If anything can come close […]

Almond Quince Tart

If’ I had a jar of raspberry jam on hand, you would be seeing a recipe for Linzer torte. This almond quince tart makes a very satisfactory second choice.

Almond Quince Tart

Tart Shell:

1 cup blanched almonds 1 scant cup AP flour 1/2 […]

First Two Tomatoes — Garden Update

The First Two Roma Tomatoes!

My husband accused me of artistic shenanigans. Not true, I swear. Those water droplets are all natural. Now, that’s not to say I might not use poetic license in the future with a spritz of water here or a mist […]

The Tomato Killer

Portia The Devil Dog

…posing with her kill of 3 tomatoes plus 2 buds just starting to flower.

Are we done here?

Unapologetic, she’s ready to spring off and cause more distruction.

What disaster will her next rampage cause?

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Masa Real

Masa Real

Don’t ask me to explain the name. I’m told it has no real (ha! real… oh, nevermind I’m tired) translation. But, make no mistake. This is one of the best things you’ll ever put in your mouth. Seriously.

In our experience and to the […]

Pretty Peaches — Garden Update

Dwarf Elberta

Out of the three new fruit trees, only the Dwarf Elberta has managed to hold onto its fruit. A wicked windstorm knocked off every apricot. And, the White Princess peach is growing profusely. Though, it lost all of the fruit buds shortly after planting.

May 23rd, 2011 | Category: Food, Fruit, Garden, Vegetables | 2 comments

Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

One Large Carton of Strawberries

Washed, Cleaned, & Halved

5 Stalks of Rhubarb, Washed & Diced

If there was a hard part, that’s it. With about 15 minutes of prep and 5-10 minutes of stove watching, you end […]

Watermelon Salad

TWO SALADS — One Savory, One Sweet

Watermelon, Mint & Basil

1/2 of one small seedless watermelon, cubed 1 small bunch mint, leaves only 1 small bunch basil, leaves only juice of one lemon 2 Tablespoons olive oil, or to taste Salt & pepper, to taste

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Kentucky Derby & More Garden Fun

Kentucky Derby Rose

My Kentucky Derby roses are in gorgeous full bloom. This year they’re competing with Mister Lincoln for red rose perfection. They might give the Kentucky Derby a run for its money. But, we already know the true winner.

Final Garden Addition:

April 27th, 2011 | Category: Food, Fruit, Garden, Vegetables | Leave a comment