Monthly Archives: July 2010

Small (But Mighty) Wonder

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Dave

I’m guessing spaghetti squash is an oddity for most people, something they see at the grocery store and wonder how it can be cooked and eaten. And even in the garden it is somewhat of an oddity that many gardeners … Continue reading →

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Time To Get Pickled

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Dave

This past week I found time to tackle several pickling projects. For one thing, I have been wanting to make pickled garlic ever since I read Lynn’s post about it on her blog. I am looking for ways to preserve … Continue reading →

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Grilled Eggplant with Tahini Yogurt Sauce

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Dave

This recipe makes a great light appetizer or side dish whenever fresh eggplant is available. Avoid older eggplants with dull skin since they tend to be bitter tasting. This recipe is great for miniature eggplants like Fairy Tale, Hansel or … Continue reading →

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No Parking in the Red Zone

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Dave

I loved reading Barbara Kingsolver’s book “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle”. The book is the story of how she and her family spent a year growing most of their own food, and is written in chronological order. The chapter for August is … Continue reading →

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Seasons

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Dave

About a week or so ago my wife and I noticed a large part of our giant elm tree appeared to be dying. We immediately feared Dutch Elm Disease, and after meeting with two different arborists this past week we … Continue reading →

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Honey Flax Bread

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Dave

We freeze leftover slices of this bread for later use. They are great toasted for sandwiches or made into croutons.

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Harvest Monday: Overdrive

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Dave

The garden seemed to go into overdrive this week. The kitchen island has been loaded up every day with goodies from the garden, and the freezer is filling up fast. The blueberries and blackberries are hitting their peak, even as … Continue reading →

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