Tag: cindys garden to table

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 […]

Harvest & Preserve

Harvesting Corn

Summer’s end brings ripe corn from the garden. One of my favorites!      In the past I have grown white corn, but have since learned that yellow corn has more antioxidants and nutrients than white corn, and less sugar. So I grew yellow corn this summer. The corn is […]

Desserts

Berry Nectarine Crisp

Summer fruit is my favorite! Here’s a quick and simple fruit crisp, inspired by a recipe I got from Trader Joe’s a few summers ago that uses Trader Joe’s Vanilla Almond Granola for the topping. I make mine with very little sugar, so if you like a sweeter crisp, add […]

Harvest & Preserve

Harvesting and Freezing Green Beans

  The green beans are in full production, with only 4 pole bean plants there’s more beans than we can possibly eat!   I’ve been picking beans every three days, waiting any longer produces beans that are too big and fat. They get stringy and tough. Don’t let them grow […]

Salads

Cucumber Tomato Salad

This recipe is quick and easy. Use cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes from the garden. Serves 8.   Ingredients: 4–5 tomatoes 1 large cucumber 6 oz feta cheese ¼ cup red onion 2 tsp oregano 1 tsp pepper, freshly ground 3 tbl balsamic vinegar 3 tbl olive oil Method: 1. Cut […]