I don't think I will ever make ratatouille without thinking of the Pixar movie! My son Bennett absolutely loves that movie Ratatouille is a French dish that typically consists of tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, squash, zucchini, onions, garlic and herbs. First the vegetables are sauteed separately and then cooked together very slowly. It can be served warm … Continue reading Skillet Ratatouille
We had lots of peaches to be used after I took the boys peach picking! The majority of them we ate in the raw! They were sweet and juicy! Just how a summer peach should taste! I knew we wouldn't be able to finish them all so with my love for scones I had planned … Continue reading Honey Peach Scones + Basil Glaze & Tips on making the perfect Scone
There is a story behind every recipe! Don't you think? I like to think so! So naturally with that starting statement I am going to give you my story behind this recipe!One of my favorite things to do in the summer and fall months is to take my children to the orchards of NC for … Continue reading Grilled Salmon + Basil Peach Cucumber Salsa
Hello fellow gardeners! It's been a while! After a wonderful ten day vacation spent with family on the lake in Tennessee, I came home to TONS of goodies in the garden! My green peppers are flourishing!! Look at these beauties! I've been craving a philly cheese steak sandwich but I've been anti bread for a while … Continue reading Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Garden Peppers
Summer is in full swing here in the Carolinas! It is HOT, HOT, HOT! Which also means my herb garden is in full force and I am always looking for ways to use those aromatic herbs. You have to keep cutting them to keep them producing! My go-to to use up those herbs is pesto! … Continue reading Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken Cups
It's been awhile since I have taking the time to create and photograph in kitchen! I have been so busy sowing seeds, adding more SF boxes to the garden and transplanting my seedlings. It was a nice change to get back in the kitchen. These muffins were a hit in my house the past two … Continue reading Orange Poppy Seed Muffins
I have been meaning to get this post up for a while now but life happens! So let's just get right to it! In SFG: Part 2 - I am going to explain how to build your square foot garden boxes, the soil to put in them and the grid system. I will also touch … Continue reading Square Foot Gardening 101: Part Two
After you have built your square foot garden and are ready to plant, here is the correct spacing for each plant. Happy Gardening! Plant Spacing: Asparagus: 1- 4 per sq ft Arugula: 4 per sq ft Beans: 9 per sq ft of bush variety or 8 per sqft of pole variety Beets: 9-16 per sq ft Broccoli: … Continue reading Square Foot Plant Spacing
Happy (almost) Spring Y'all!! The weather here in NC has been awesome! Actually a littler nicer than normal for March in NC. So I am feeling like spring arrived two weeks ago and I am absolutely loving it!Last year I made Ree Drummonds Lemon and Rosemary Scones to put in a … Continue reading Lavender & Rosemary Scones + Lemon Glaze
Cherry tomatoes are a great addition to your square foot garden. One plant produces AN ENORMOUS amount of plump and juicy tomatoes. Perfect for snacking and salads! Last year I planted four cherry tomato plants and we couldn't pick them fast enough! It was more than plenty for us to enjoy and share with our … Continue reading Cherry Tomatoes
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