By Jeanie Rose | Carrots
I made this recipe into an 8-pound salad to send to a potluck. For several days I heard about it through the community. What a hit! (If you are going the pot-luck route, double, triple or quadruple the recipe below.) Whether you make this for a crowd or for a few family members, you will […]
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By Amanda Rose | Okra
If you are new to okra or you are sending a non-cooking spouse or friend out to shop for you, you need this tip. In most cases, okra is sold in an open bin and you can select the pods you want. Rummage through and find the smallest pods. (As an aide, if they are […]
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By Amanda Rose | Greens
We all know that unless you pick your greens and place them almost directly into your salad bowl, they will have lost a bit of their natural crispy texture. In fact, I can walk outside in the middle of a hot day to harvest greens and end up with a wilted salad. Get the crisp […]
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By Jeanie Rose | Peppers
Once you have tasted a roasted sweet Italian pepper, you know summer is not complete without them. In fact, your garden may not be complete without them. Sweet Italians have graced our garden for decades now. It is one of the “have to’s”. Take the roasted pepper one step further. Stuff it. A roasted Italian […]
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By Amanda Rose | Summer Squash
This recipe comes from an older book, Zucchini Cookery by Wilderness House. The recipe has stood the test of time. The addition of the zucchini and honey keeps the corn bread moist long after traditional corn bread would be stale. We make this bread with fresh-ground spelt. Spelt bakes up more lightly than regular whole […]
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By Amanda Rose | Tomatoes
If you have ever made your own tomato soup, then you already know the flavor of homemade tomato soup makes the stuff from the can, the jar, or the box, taste like a bad batch. The only thing standing between you and fine tomato soup is the time it requires. This method is a quick […]
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