July, much like June, has been hot and very dry. But while many of my plants are suffering, the zucchini and other summer squash plants are thriving. If anything, they have done their best in years. The past 3 years I had real issues with powdery mildew. Last year I didn't even get one squash… Continue reading Zucchini Boats From the Garden
Category: cooking
Meals and whatnot.
Jam Thumbprint Cookies
A quick, easy and fun cookie to make for the little ones. If you don't care about it being plant-based (vegan), then you can use 1 egg instead of the flaxseed/water. No eggs, happy youngest child with his allergies. And besides that, it adds in some more fiber 😉 Jam Thumbprint Cookies Ingredients: 1½ cups… Continue reading Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Pico de Gallo
I live for when the garden suddenly goes crazy, and oh so many treats are waiting for me in the garden. Fresh onions? Jalapeno peppers? Fresh Cilantro? Soon even my tomatoes! (Although I was bitter that I lost my entire wintered over Garlic crop this summer. Not sure why, but I am feeling it was because… Continue reading Pico de Gallo
Strawberry Salsa
Strawberry salsa is to me one of those dishes that makes you love life. Sweet, a little heat, savory. You cannot but feel alive when you are enjoying it! Now...if only strawberries and tomatoes were ripe at the same time here 😉 Strawberry Salsa Ingredients: 1 pound fresh strawberries 4 roma tomatoes, seeded, cored and… Continue reading Strawberry Salsa