Ginger Tea

Another Year, Another Cold

I nipped this one at the first tickle in my throat with oregano oil. It’s not a miracle cure. But, either I’m in better shape this year or it successfully cut the length of this cold in half. As usual, I munched on buttered […]

Bloody Mary Salad

If you’re looking for massive amounts of tomatoes, go with cherries and plums. Without a doubt, this year we harvested more tomatoes than ever before. We picked over 6 baskets (6-8 cups each) of cherry and plum tomatoes alone. We also had the best batch of Black Krim tomatoes with […]

Sautéed Korean Squash

These round Korean squash were a real find. They were very similar to zucchini. But, they’re prettier, lighter green, slightly sweeter and more tender. Best of all, one good sized squash makes a perfect side dish for two people. I’d buy them again any day.

Sautéed Korean Squash […]

Figs & Honey

Almost always, the simple things are the best things. A freshly picked fig rarely makes it out of the garden and into the house. Normally, we stop where we stand and eat them instantly. On the rare occasion a fig does make it into the house, this simple recipe is […]

Grilled Corn With Queso

The summer is coming to a close.

So, now’s the time to grab all of the fresh vegetables that you can. We had tons of baby greens, gorgeous tomatoes, radishes, cucumbers, spring onions, cilantro and lime. So, we paired our grilled corn with a big plate of salad […]

Purple Potatoes

Purple Potatoes

I love them. But, I don’t love the way they fade and bleed into soups and stews. So, I tried something different. I nuked them. Three minutes for the first try. And, then they went back into the nuker for another 2-3 minutes. Cook til fork […]

Walnut & Pear Salad

Blue cheese and pear turn an ordinary salad into something special. Personally, I think walnut and walnut oil are the best choice. But, pistachios and olive oil would be lovely, too. Some other choices might be roasted almond, hazelnut or macadamia nut. Hemp seeds would be fun to try as […]

Cherry Tomato Sauce

We’re going to miss these Sun Gold cherry tomatoes.

Out of this mix of black cherry, black plums, Sun Gold cherry, Juliet’s, Tami G’s, and Super Sweet 100 tomatoes. The Super Sweet 100’s and the Tami G’s find their way into my recipes. The Sun […]

BBQ Chicken — Texas Style BBQ Sauce

There’s no denying the genius of barbecue in all of its forms. But, Texas style barbecue has something special. It’s the combination of smoky meat and black pepper spice. Those two things just belong together.

Texas Style BBQ Sauce makes about 4 cups

2 cups ketchup […]

Leftovers Migas

Black Krim From The Garden

Gorgeous tomatoes picked fresh out of the garden demand attention. It would be a crime to hide their beauty. So, with a little thought, we decided migas would make the perfect companion. Even better, this is a great way to put some leftovers […]