Tag Archives: Basil Pesto

SSFC: New to me

Our theme this week was “new to me,” “way out there” or “off the wall.” My plan all along has been “new to me” in anticipation to a new-to-me vegetable that I grew this winter. Salsify! This isn’t a vegetable … Continue reading

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SSFC: Quiche

Quiche was on the menu and I am glad it lasted for a few meals this past week/weekend I am still not spending a lot of time cooking and quiche is so easy to make and is a great way … Continue reading

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SSFC: Green Lingini

Winter is the prime time of year for greens in our garden. Lettuce! Spinach! Chard! Kale! It is growing well and I am loving every minute of it. Something green and leafy goes in to most of our meals. Lettuce … Continue reading

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Basil

Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one thing I love to grow and love to eat. I did a post on Basil Pesto last fall. It is fun to look back and see all that fresh basil. YUM! I tried to start … Continue reading

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Went to a Garden Party

Last month a friend invited me to go with her to a local garden club outing when they went to Cibolo Nature Trail. It was a nice day and a nice nature walk complete with two naturalist guides identifying local … Continue reading

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Crustless Quiche

I used to make crustless quiche a lot when I had a local source for eggs. The local egg source disappeared and I got out of the habit is making the quiche. This is a very easy recipe and one … Continue reading

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