Category Archives: Veggies

Well… it’s getting to be that time of year again. The amount of natural light is very limited and I have to figure out my light box all over again. If you’re wondering how I set mine up, it’s kind … Continue reading →

I saw Joy the Baker’s post on roasted garlic last night and guess what I wanted to do? Make some roasted garlic. Too bad, I didn’t have any garlic cloves last night when my mouth was watering all over the … Continue reading →

I bought myself a new kitchen toy this weekend, a mandoline. I learned how to operate this toy the hard way, by cutting part of the tip of my finger off. It bled and bled for almost 2 hours. Ben … Continue reading →

Makes 8 potato skins from Life’s Ambrosia 4 yukon medium gold potatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 – 1 1/2 cups shredded colby jack cheese 1 green onion diced 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 teaspoon horseradish … Continue reading →

Serves 4 You will need: 6 slices bacon, chopped 3 tablespoons flour 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 2 1/2 cups fat free milk 2 tablespoons light sour cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded pepper jack 1 1/2 … Continue reading →

I’ve been very busy this weekend. So far, I’ve canned Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, Pickles, and Tomato Sauce. I started off with Pickles on Friday afternoon. We’ve recently moved, and my jars were hidden somewhere in the house where I couldn’t … Continue reading →

Look at my pile of loot, that came from my garden this year! This is my first year owning a garden and I had so much fun watching my garden grow. I learned that I don’t need to buy so … Continue reading →

I had the best homemade pickles at a little get together that Ben and I went to yesterday.  We had burgers, watermelon, Bacon Bacon! dip from Tastefully Simple, and salt and pepper kettle chips. The pickles tasted fantastic on the … Continue reading →

Ingredients from Julia Child 3-4 cups of diced peeled potatoes (1 lb.) 3 cups thinly sliced leeks, including the tender greens 2 quarts water 1 Tablespoon salt 6 tablespoons heavy cream or 3 tablespoons softened butter 3 tablespoons minced chives … Continue reading →

Panzanella! Adapted from Everyday Food 5 cups crusty bread, cut or torn into one each pieces 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cut into one each pieces 1/2 small red onion, sliced thin 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil, … Continue reading →

Look at all the mint, that is growing in our garden right now. I think that I planted way too much and should have planted some more cucumbers and tomatoes instead. I also have a lot of peppermint and basil. … Continue reading →

Cayenne-Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa from Every Day Food Serves 4 Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium red onion, finely … Continue reading →

I found this recipe on Martha Stewart’s Everday Food Blog. We just recently had a homemade salsa competition at work, and I should have submitted a recipe for that, but I didn’t. Maybe next year. I’ve tried making salsas in … Continue reading →