Category Archives: From the Garden

Baby Turnip and Peas

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Kellie

My grandmother shared this recipe with me, and also brought the fresh baby turnip and peas, so we cooked it up as a side dish at camp.  The farm fresh baby turnips had a nice sweet flavor, quite different from … Continue reading →

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Zucchini 2 Ways

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Kellie

Sadly, my zucchini plants are not producing, probably due to the limited amount of sunlight in my yard.  On a positive note, other people I know have an abundance of zucchini, and I seem to be finding myself with a … Continue reading →

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L/A’s Finest: Moroccan Salmon Cakes & Fresh Garden Veggies

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Kellie

The weather last night was comfortably cool and crisp; a perfect evening for a patio dinner with friends overlooking the “big city” over the river. We started off with Moroccan salmon cakes, which were lightly crispy on the outside and … Continue reading →

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The First Tomato

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Kellie

Last summer was a terrible summer for gardening.  This summer is better, though I have to admit I have horribly neglected my gardens while focusing on summer course work and home improvement projects…  However, we have already picked a few … Continue reading →

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Sesame-Ginger Garden Peas

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Kellie

Yesterday I finally “harvested” 29 snow pea pods from one of my raised gardens.  While it was just barely enough for two side servings with tonight’s dinner, I was happy to finally get something from our garden beyond mint, chives, … Continue reading →

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Garden Herb Tabouli

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Kellie

This recipe is a great way to use fresh mint and chives–currently the only harvestable items in my garden… Ingredients: 2-3 tomatoes, diced 1 c. bulgur chopped fresh mint 1/4 c. or more chopped chives 1/4 c. or more Juice … Continue reading →

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Seedlings

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Kellie

This is the first time I’ve tried starting seedlings indoors.  So far the zucchini and cucumber (the long, gangly plants) seem to be growing the fastest.  The basil is showing signs of survival (the two right front), and one of … Continue reading →

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Morgan’s Dilly Beans and Bread & Butter Pickles

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Kellie

My friend Morgan made these pickles from veggies grown in her own garden.  I usually am not a fan of bread & butter pickles, but these were crisp and tangy with just a little sweetness unlike the store-bought type.  The … Continue reading →

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