Today I decided to dry oregano, parsley, tarragon and thyme. It all looked so lush after last nights rain. There are many ways to dry herbs but I will tell you a couple of ways I dry them. Use this technique with all herbs such as; dill, mint, basil, parsley, tarragon, thyme, oregano and rosemary. [Read more...]
It’s Cinco De Mayo and I thought I would share my Burger with Jicama Slaw recipe. This recipe is a winner and was featured in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine June 2003. My friend Emily said I have to put this on the website! Jicama can be found at most grocery stores in the produce section, [Read more...]
It’s a rainy Sunday, a perfect day to roast a chicken. I love herbs and garlic…lots of garlic! Which reminds me of a story? Once while cooking with my Grandmother (on my Father’s side) we were making her mushroom rice pilaf and I was assisting as a young teenager. It was time to add the garlic and Grandma [Read more...]
Today I went out and picked some herbs to show you how to store them for later use. I may want to make herb scrambled eggs or an herb omelet in the morning and my herbs will be ready. Yes, I have been known to go out in my PJ’s and pick herbs…ha ha. You can store [Read more...]
Whew, yesterday was a busy day! Cut the grass, well… I call it farm grass. I’m not sure how much of it is grass! Lots of violets, dandelions, purple creeping Charlie and some white flowers, very colorful and pretty. Now when the dandelions go to seed, not so pretty! But the birds love the seeds, [Read more...]
Well, Farmer John sent back some young and tender beet tops this time. Actually, he was going to compost them to make room for a new crop, but they were to beautiful to waste. Boy am I glad Carol, his Mom, rescued them before they hit the compost bin! I was never a lover of beets. [Read more...]
The other night we had some friends over to celebrate my husband’s birthday. He loves lasagna, which is perfect for a crowd, and wanted a berry cobbler for dessert. I wanted to make a spring salad, something different. My friend, John, has an organic farm in Kentucky, grows wonderful produce and sent back a variety [Read more...]
The summer of 2009 was an excellent growing season for green beans. They grew and produced until the snow buried them. Unheard of in central Ohio, usually beans are done by the end of July or first of August. I had a whole shelf in my freezer of beans, only 2 bags left. Come back in [Read more...]
April Fool’s Day was yesterday, which fell on our monthly Bunco get together. Yes, I’m a Bunco Babe! Our theme was “Come as your opposite”; I put on a purple wig, black eyeliner, bright red lips, tattoos and an odd outfit. If I showed you the picture I would scare everyone away. We also bring a food [Read more...]
My friend came over on this cloudy/rainy day for lunch. What a way to brighten your day, spend the afternoon chatting, laughing and eating! Eating always makes me happy. This sandwich is always a hit! Friends are so impressed, like I spent all day in the kitchen! Ha, now you know the secret and see how easy [Read more...]