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Last night, right before dark I went around to all the tomato plants and picked as many near ripe tomatoes as I could. As much as I would like all my tomatoes to ripen on the vine this year, it’s just not going to happen. We are already a week into September and although there Read More >>
This recipe comes from my friend Mama JJ’s cousin, Zoe. Well, actually it’s Zoe’s Moms recipe, but I thought it would be weird to say this recipe is from Zoe’s Mom, who I don’t know, but I kind of know her daughter Zoe, but only virtually {does that count?}. See what I mean. Introductions can Read More >>
Now matter what time of year it is, pasta is on the menu at least once a week in our house. During the summer months I take away the traditional marinara sauce and meatballs, and replace them with pesto and grilled vegetables. Eating what’s fresh, and in season, is the key to feeding my family Read More >>
A big thank you to Sarah B who alerted me to a recent newspaper article by Cisco Morris on my heirloom tomato picture post yesterday. I don’t know what your tomato crop looks like these days, but my tomatoes are mostly green. Since I am trying to grow 2,000 pounds of food in my backyard Read More >>
Ice cream may have been on the menu for dinner last night, but tonight I will be serving this yummy pasta salad with green beans, tomatoes and roasted red peppers. And you want to know the best part? My cooking duties are done for the day. I don’t know about you, but the last thing Read More >>
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