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
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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
Strawberry Lassi Popsicles
With summer having started a month here before it officially started last week, the boys have been living off cold foods the past few weeks. Homemade popsicles with lots of nutrition hidden inside for the win. Strawberry Lassi Popsicles Ingredients: 2 cups sliced strawberries 2 5.3 ounce containers Greek strawberry yogurt 1/3 cup whole milk… Continue reading Strawberry Lassi Popsicles
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