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Monthly Archives: July 2014
Enjoying Eggplant And Tomatoes
A Marriage Made In Garden Heaven Plump and lovely, eggplants are kissing cousins to tomatoes and peppers, which may be why they taste so terrific together. From French ratatouille to Italian caponata to Indian curries and Asian-inspired stir fries, these … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes, Sustainable Gardening, Sustainable Living, Tomatoes
Tagged Bolloso Napoletano basil, Genovese basil, Grilled Teriyaki Eggplant, INDIGO Blue Chocolate, INDIGO Cherry Drops, INDIGO Gold Berries, INDIGO Pear Drops, Pesto Perpetual basil, Ping Tung eggplants, Quick Ratatouille
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Keeping Bees Safer
Just Say No To Neonics I love bees. I feel comforted when I hear that gentle buzz as I putter in my garden. I feel grateful when I eat any of the many foods that need bees’ help to … Continue reading
Bottling The Essence Of Summer
Cherries have such interesting flavors that you can tilt them easily from sweet to savory. Try adding a little fresh tarragon or lavender, peppercorns or grains of paradise, curry paste or chilies…. Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition, preserving food, Recipes, Sustainable Gardening, Sustainable Living, Tomatoes
Tagged black tomato/shallot vinegar, Blueberry Vinegar, Cucumber/Lemon Verbena Vinegar, Nectarine Basil Vinegar, Peppery Tart Cherry Vinegar, Raspberry Vinegar, Sweet Cherry/Lavender Vinegar
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The Peas Of Spring, the Peas of Summer
Harvesting Spring Peas and Sowing Summer Peas I’ve always enjoyed shelling peas, slitting the backs of the plump pods with my thumbnail and slipping a finger beneath the fat little peas to coax them out of their cocoon. I fondly … Continue reading