Research! If I have learned anything in my 5+ years of gardening, it’s how important researching is to gardening. It is a science! I have a completely new-found respect for farmers, especially those who choose the pesticide and hormone free paths. Research will let you know what plants are best for your area, how much…Continue reading 2016: Gardening Tips
Category: Food
Pumpkin Pie Extravaganza
Fall = pumpkins & pumpkins = pumpkin pies. This year like the past two years, I made six pies. I like to carve pumpkins every year and it would feel like such a waste to not use all that filling and hey, 40+ pounds of pumpkins makes for a lot of filling. (I also left…Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Extravaganza
Basil Hummus
Basil is one of those delicious garden herbs that anyone can easily grow, especially during the summer. This year, especially post the July heatwave, my basil plant grew like a weed and I was at a loss as to what to do with all that fresh basil. Most people know the typical basil recipes: caprese…Continue reading Basil Hummus
Dessert for Breakfast: Gluten Free Pancakes
I know what you’re thinking, gluten free pancakes as dessert. Is that possible? My brother calls me crazy, but hey I call him crazy because he won’t even try them and he’s missing out. It’s taken me quite a few tries but I think I’ve got the best recipe down and as per some requests,…Continue reading Dessert for Breakfast: Gluten Free Pancakes
Green Smoothies
I’ve always liked smoothies, but not until recently did I start delving into adding vegetables into them. I must say that until recently the thought of adding spinach to my fruit seemed like a sin. However, so many people are doing it, I figured it couldn’t be that bad. And it’s true. Made with the…Continue reading Green Smoothies