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I have a love/hate thing going on with zucchini. On one hand, the first several harvests are awesome–like the beginning of a new relationship. I can’t get enough of the stuff. Then, comes the end of the season, where I have grilled, sauteed, frozen, baked and pickled my way through so much zucchini I can’t Read More >>
I picked up some sweet potatoes at the farmer’s market the other day and I was brainstorming ways to use them up. I was settling down for a cuppa and wishing I had a little baked something to nibble on with it, when I knew just what I’d use them for. I whipped up this Read More >>
Jasmine from Facebook recently sent me a question about her Brussels Sprouts, and because it’s one of those pain in the garden sort of questions, I thought I would answer it in a post, so that everyone can chime in with what has worked for them and let you know how I typically deal with Read More >>
Spinach is one of the easiest leafy greens to grow–and it tastes a heck of a lot better than kale if you ask me…though no one ever does ask me. It’s weird. It grows well in the shade, it tolerates cold weather {it will even survive freezing temperatures under the right conditions}. I like to Read More >>
I’m a rhubarb super fan. Rhubarb is awesome! I’m assuming if you don’t know this it’s because you’ve never had it properly prepared in the most delicious recipe. Like this “crunch” recipe from my friend JJ. This is a great recipe to try out if you’ve never baked with rhubarb, because the apples balance out Read More >>
