Monthly Archives: June 2009

Garlicky Swiss Chard

By elizabeth | Published: June 28, 2009
Sowing seeds, watching them sprout and nurturing their growth is a gratifying experience.  This week my grandmother harvested young garlic and baby swiss chard.  The flavors are a less potent version of the original.  I was given a bag full of goodies to experiment with.  I sampled a few grape tomatoes this week from the [...]
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Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp

By elizabeth | Published: June 27, 2009
Spending time with family is high on my priority list.  I relish afternoon visits with my grandparents, touring their garden, listening to stories about our ancestors, and hoping to preserve our family genealogy for future generations. This week’s harvest from my grandmother’s garden included rhubarb, which she was happy to share.  I immediately thought of [...]
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Drying your herbs

By elizabeth | Published: June 23, 2009
Cooking with fresh herbs all summer long is a wonderful perk of having your own herb garden.  Preserving fresh herbs is a great way to enjoy full flavors throughout the winter months. Hanging herbs upside down in the basement or garage to dry them out has been successful in the past, but left my green [...]
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Pear-Walnut-Gorgonzola Salad

By elizabeth | Published: June 20, 2009
My first recipe posted is a Pear-Walnut-Gorgonzola Salad with Honey-Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette. This is one of my all time favorite salads I enjoy in the summer and fall. I get inspiration for my recipes from.....
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