Heirloom Yellow Tomato Gazpacho with Basil Makes 6 servings Heirloom Persimmon tomatoes are my top pick for this unconventional gazpacho, which is both sweet and tangy as a traditional Gazpacho, with a hint of citrust from the orange or peach. Make it as spicy or mellow as you wish, depending on the amount of hot pepper you prefer Hand chop, […]
Archives for July 2013
Pesto Swirl Rolls
Pesto Swirl Rolls Makes 24 rolls | Pesto Swirl Rolls are a surefire recipe for bringing to a summer potluck, and a good change from serving pesto over pasta. Roll out a basic recipe for bread, spread with pesto and roll up. Place in muffin pan and bake. Serve hot or room temperature, these savory […]
Blueberry Zucchini Bread
Sweet Corn and Cucumber Salad
Sweet corn and cucumber summer salad is sweet and chunky. The fresh cilantro gives is a fresh salsa twang, that goes well with grilled chicken marinated in lemon garlic with fresh rosemary. Serve cupped in a leaf of butterhead lettuce and head out to eat on the porch. One of the secret ingredients is a hint of smoked […]
Garden Benches
A bench in the garden does not guarantee that a gardener will sit still for a moment, but it provides the opportunity as well as a welcome reminder to take a moment to reflect and enjoy the garden. There is nothing like a well placed bench when you’ve been toiling in the garden. I’ve always […]
How to Build a Rustic Trellis
A natural rustic trellis is one of most beautiful ways to enhance and create a portal into the garden, and while the final result may look natural, it is not as easy to build as it may look. It takes measuring, a bit of skill and good tools, and a whole lot of creativity. It […]