Author: Cindy Lepore Hart

minestrone soup
Soups & Stews

Vegetable Minestrone Soup

Making something from nothing! Vegetable Minestrone Soup… No food in the house, and I didn’t feel like shopping, so I got the idea to make soup. No onions, very few produce… But there was a leek, bell pepper, carrots, and squash from the garden; kale and celery from the last […]

Gardening

November Garden

Well, it’s early November, and I am still getting produce from my “summer garden.” Leeks, beets and carrots are still growing, I pick them as I need them.      Parsley still grows fully There’s still new patty pan and trombetta squashes growing The last of the tomatoes…    And […]

Nutrition & Health

Cindy’s Art Photography Inspirations

  This art photography was created by me, inspired by the works of Dyan Marie. The pieces are titled, “Eating From the Inside Out.” Though her images had a different intent than mine, I chose to use the same technique but with a very different message. Dyan’s works inspired my […]

chili in cup
Visiting Fairs & Markets

Getting Ready for the Chili Cookoff

I’m making a test batch of vegetarian chili, and getting ingredients for the Santa Cruz Boardwalk Chili Cook-off coming up next Saturday, October 25th. I ordered beans from Rancho Gordo. They arrived a few days ago. They are a farm in northern California that grows and sells heirloom beans. You […]

Zucchini Fritata
Breakfast, Vegetarian Entrees

Zucchini Fritata

  This quick and healthy Zucchini Fritata can be made for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can substitute different squashes for the zucchini or use a combination. I used trombetta, grown in the garden.   Serves 4 Preheat oven to 325°