The Green Beans are Taking Over
laughing... It seems the Green Bean Fairy has whapped my garden with a triple dose of fertility. Now mind you, I am NOT complaining! The first harvest filled 2 large bowls and the giant colander. The…
Garden and Various Musings
I had harvested the cabbages that made it through the storms. After washing and chopping, they are in a 1 gallon crock "becoming" sauerkraut. It takes a lot of cabbage to make it, I found out.…
Chest-o-Spinach 28 June 2019
Garden and Processing Spinach
This is a bit of a tome. No apologies. I have had a few busy days. My husband had picked a good 3 gallons of strawberries so far this season. Isn't that colander-full amazing? The little…
Sauteed Radishes and Onions
Sautéed Radishes and Onions Recipe and Freezing Radishes
I know. The skillet pictured, though said to be "safe", is most likely a huge lie and leaches out poisons. sigh... I have not found a 6-quart and at least 3" deep skillet with lid in…
Zucchini in Italian Sauce
Zucchini in Italian Sauce
Zucchini is about to come into season, along with tomatoes, for those who live in areas with a longer growing season. This is my favorite recipe using those two vegetables, though it will be another month…
Kitchen Garden June 2019
Garden Update
I have been very busy the last two months preparing the garden beds and planting. This year has been amazing. Everything is already sprouted and going strong. Usually in my area, plants do not get this…