Can you believe it’s September already? Not sure where the time is going but it sure is flying by quickly. As I look around the colors are already changing in the hillsides. The leaves no longer have that vibrant green color, instead they have a more olive hue. Much as I love summer I actuallyContinue reading “Change Is In The Air”
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Salad Dressing: Blueberry Vinaigrette
I decided to make some homemade salad dressing using our blueberries, the result was a wonderful Blueberry Vinaigrette. Easy to make.
Corn Zucchini Salsa
Serve this delicious corn zucchini salsa with tortilla chips or try it on top of grilled chicken breasts or fish. It’s got just the right amount of zip!
Peach Raspberry Crisp
It is peach season. I was lucky enough to have some peaches from Bishop’s Orchards. I made a Peach Raspberry Crisp, which was delicious!
Preserving Herbs – Freezing
There are many ways of preserving herbs. Frozen herbs actually taste fresher than dried herbs, but only for the first four months or so after freezing.
6 Things to Do With A Can of Tuna
We all have made a tuna casserole before but did you know there are plenty of delicious and fresh tasting dishes to be made with this thrifty standby. And canned tuna is a low-cost source of lean protein as well. Combine tuna with white beans, fresh herbs, onion, olive oil and lemon juice for aContinue reading “6 Things to Do With A Can of Tuna”
Preserving Herbs – Drying.
If you are like me you have an abundance of fresh herbs in your garden, perhaps more than you can use. What do you do with the surplus? I do what gardeners and cooks have been doing for years – dry the surplus! By drying my herbs now I can store them and use themContinue reading “Preserving Herbs – Drying.”
Freezing Blueberries
Are you tired of hearing about all of our blueberries yet? It’s been an abundant year for our blueberries. I have made Blueberry Lime Jam. The freezer is full of Blueberry Muffins. I also have numerous loaves of Blueberry Lemon Bread packed away in the freezer. I’ve also canned Blueberry Pie Filling. We’ve enjoyed Blueberry Crisp. andContinue reading “Freezing Blueberries”
Vinegar and Vodka Disinfectant
I’ve used vodka to make certain things like vanilla extract but did you know you can use it to make a disinfectant as well? This mixture can be used on bathroom surfaces, countertops, tables, appliances, light switches and doorknobs. The white vinegar and vodka inhibit the growth of germs. The lavender and lemon essential oilsContinue reading “Vinegar and Vodka Disinfectant”
Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Corn
My mom was always ahead of her time. She was cooking with grains before it was even popular. You may remember my post on Warm Farro Cereal. did you know you can also use faro to make a faro salad with tomatoes and corn? Farro is a type of hulled wheat that is typically usedContinue reading “Farro Salad with Tomatoes and Corn”
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