By Jeanie Rose | Peaches Plums Apricots
Fruit salsas are becoming a real favorite in this home. The burst of sweet fruit freshness with the salty and hot undertones is a delightful surprise. We had this peach salsa with grilled salmon and brown rice pilaf, both of which are standouts on their own. However, when combined with the peach salsa, the salsa […]
Continue reading
By Amanda Rose | Garden
If you are growing tomatoes, you are also going to be feeding tomato worms. Once you spot the damage getting started (stripped stems and chomped on green tomatoes), you need to patrol your garden at least once a day. These little rascals are so beautifully camouflaged to be unrecognized in the tomato plot that finding […]
Continue reading
By Jeanie Rose | Tomatoes
When your summer vegetable crops come in and you just can’t get enough of those luscious tomatoes, consider tomato soup. Most of us enjoy soup in the cool months, not considering it when the temperatures rise. Tomato soup is a delightful soup to enjoy at room temperature or even chilled. The tomato flavor is bright […]
Continue reading
By Jeanie Rose | Green Beans
Once you’ve tasted the perfect roasted green bean, you may not want green beans cooked any other way — ever! The key is reaching that “perfectly roasted” state. If you haven’t found that point yet, here are some considerations. Choose the rounded slim beans that grow to about 6 inches long. Most filet beans fit […]
Continue reading
By Jeanie Rose | Tomatoes
If you have a tomato bounty, the tomato roasting method is ideal for processing those tomatoes that are undersized, misshapen or a bit too soft for salad or sandwich. All that is necessary is to wash them well and cut out the stem caps. There is no need to peel or seed your tomatoes. In […]
Continue reading
By Amanda Rose | Fun
The blast-from-the-past Pollan Painting series celebrates the release of Michael Pollan’s new book
Continue reading