Eggplants usually get a bad rap: they are bitter, mushy, weird, etc. But I’m here to tell you that if you know how to cook them, eggplants are delicious! One of my favorite eggplant dishes is eggplant spread, made with onions and oil: so simple, and yet everyone who tasted it LOVED it (recipe below …
I have yet to start growing beets in my garden (not enough room for everything I’d like to grow). But I got a call from a friend this week asking me if I could use some beets. Of course, I can use some beets. So I drive to my friend’s house, and she points to …
What a treat! If you ever had sweet roasted peppers, you know what I’m talking about. If not, you’re in for a delicious surprise if you try oven roasted red peppers. They are delicious with just a bit of salt and oil, but if you want a bit more zing, you can add a splash …
If you are lucky enough to have a bounty of apples, you might be wondering what you can do with them. Sure, an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what do you do with the rest of them? You can give some away but you might still have a lot left over that …
With fall already here you can almost smell the apple pie baking in the oven. It’s one of most American’s favorite foods, especially during the holidays. This sumptuous dessert has a way of complementing any meal and makes dinner time even more exciting. But apple pie is not the only way to enjoy apples. So …
Butternut squash is a delicious food packed with nutrition, which is one reason why it’s fast becoming a popular dish to serve during the fall and winter seasons. It’s a great source for healthy carbohydrates and it even taste a little sweeter than other types of winter squashes. It also contains potassium and vitamins A …
If you love to cook tasty but healthy foods, chances are you use a lot of herbs. Basil, thyme, chives, mint, rosemary, dill and marjoram are just a few of the main ones used in cooking and they add flavor to most any recipe. You can buy herbs already dried but it’s difficult to find …
New to canning? I’ve gathered a few canning tips for beginners to help you get started. If you’re new to canning, it might be scary to even thing about it. You may have heard horror stories from poorly canned foods. You may have preserved your food in different ways before: freezing fruits and veggies is …
For as long as I can remember, my mom worked hard to preserve the summer’s delicate flavors so we can enjoy them all year long. These days there are so many ways to preserve the harvest, it’s hard not to find something that’s perfect for you! Tomatoes are plentiful these days, but not for long. …
Summer is the most wonderful time of the year for so many gardeners. Everything is in full bloom and those of us who grow fruits and veggies are up to our elbows in fresh, organic food. It really is the time of plenty, and when we’re in the thick of it, it’s hard to imagine …