Category Archives: Gardening
Seasons Change: What’s Next?
The fallen leaves have been raked and added to the compost. The garden’s bounty has slowly changed into fall favorites including: carrots, leeks, fennel, mixed greens, garlic, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage and thyme. As I reflect on this gardening season, I can say it was an enjoyable and rewarding experience. The weather brought on challenges [...]
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Zucchini Casserole
Believe it or not, I did not always love the flavor of the zucchini. Growing up my mother made zucchini casserole often, and as my palette became more sophisticated, I slowly fell in love with this green wonder called the zucchini. Thanks Mom! During the colder months, this hearty dish will warm you up and [...]
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Potato Leek Soup
Fall is my favorite season of the year, as the leaves change and bring such vibrant colors to our landscape. Fall’s arrival has also brought some chilly temperatures with it, making it the perfect time to enjoy a warm cup of soup. We had our first harvest of leeks this week, which are in the [...]
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Thai “Chicken” Won-tons
Cooking with soy meats will allow you to make your favorite dishes the vegetarian way, and should not be intimidating. Soy meats used to be harder to find and were usually only available at a specialty supermarket. Nowadays, many soy meats can be found in the freezer or refrigerator section at your local grocery stores. [...]
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