Month: June 2015

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Visiting Gardens & Farms

Scotts Valley Garden Faire

Last Saturday, June 20, was the 10th annual Scotts Valley Garden Faire. We offered veggie burritos, homemade iced hibiscus, and other side offerings.             My daughter and her 2 friends, were the chefs.                 I demonstrated how to […]

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Harvest & Preserve

Broccoli–Parboiling and Freezing

The garden is producing more broccoli than we can eat, so I decided to freeze some to use  in bean dishes and soups. Started by peeling the broccoli stems. Using a small knife, peel a thin layer of the outer skin off the bottom stems. Then cut the stems into small pieces. […]