By Jeanie Rose | Green Beans
In my growing up, green beans came from a can. When they landed on my plate, little had changed. Yes, the beans were warm — the only culinary intervention that occurred on behalf of those beans. When I began to garden, beans were not on the to-grow list. You can probably understand why. A visit […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Tomatoes
From one time to the next, every time I make this heirloom tomato salad I am shocked at the results. The brightly colored slices demand your attention. The oh-so-simple dressing turns the slices into gourmet heaven. Whether you make individually composed salad plates or one large salad platter, this salad will make a lasting visual […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Okra
If you want to experience gumbo, take a trip through the South, most notably, a trip to New Orleans. No time for that? Then try a recipe tendered by Southern cooks. I found this one offered by a farmers market located to the east of Austin. Judging by the number of okra recipes on the […]
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By Amanda Rose | Peaches Plums Apricots
When you hit a peach bonanza you can splurge with recipes you might not have tried otherwise. Unless there is a pile of peaches, they need no recipe. The first thing we do with ripe peaches is to peel and eat them, at least two peaches a piece. Juice runs down all our fingers. No […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Tomatoes
You’ve probably noticed how much more creatively you cook when there is a bounty of garden produce on the kitchen counter. Some of our favorite family dishes came about this way. Our roasted tomato dipping sauce has such a history. I was garden-sitting for my brother and sister-in-law for a few days. Tomatoes abounded. Having […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Eggplant
If you plan to preserve part of your summer harvest, put eggplant on the list, particularly if you live in a long-season area. Eggplant starts coming in abundance in late August and can continue into November. You will have lots of opportunity for freezing the extra eggplant. To reap greatest benefit from your preserved eggplant, […]
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