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Roasted Vegetables

  Recently I was given fennel and leeks with my farm share.  I had no idea what to do with them.  I found a recipe for roasted vegetables that incorporated these two vegetables.  Roasting a mixture of vegetables together gives you nice tender vegetables that are full of flavor.  The rich nutrient content is an […] Continue reading

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Roasted Vegetables

  Recently I was given fennel and leeks with my farm share.  I had no idea what to do with them.  I found a recipe for roasted vegetables that incorporated these two vegetables.  Roasting a mixture of vegetables together gives you nice tender vegetables that are full of flavor.  The rich nutrient content is an […] Continue reading

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Avocado – Good or Bad?

  After spending time in Arizona in April my husband and I have become addicted to guacamole.  I started thinking about avocados and the bad wrap they sometimes get because of their fat content.  The California Avocado Commission has great information on avocados including nutrition, recipes, growing etc. Avocados contain about 20 essential nutrients.  They […] Continue reading

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Ways to Use Tomatoes – Salsa

While searching for recipes last weekend I came across a recipe for salsa using Roasted Tomatoes.  I have never made my own salsa, but knew it could not be difficult.  You can find the recipe at Real Mom Kitchen.   The recipe called for 8-10 Roma Tomatoes, Garlic, a Jalapeno Pepper, and a Poblano Pepper. […] Continue reading

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Ways to Use Tomatoes

We are swimming in tomatoes!  Between what I have grown, what my in-laws have grown, and what I pick up each week at the farm share we have lots of tomatoes.  So, I need to find different uses for them.  I can only eat so many Caprese Salads!!  Stay tuned this week for different recipes […] Continue reading

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Grilled Vegetables

Yesterday we cooked on the grill for my son’s birthday.  One of our favorite ways to cook peppers and onions in on the grill.  I use aluminum foil to create a pouch.  Drizzle the veggies with olive oil, season with italian seaoning, salt and pepper, and cook for 30-45 minutes.  They come out tender and […] Continue reading

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Peach Salsa Recipe- Umami Flavors

Ah Hah! At last my salsa recipe. It was actually hard for me to post a recipe for my salsa because I don’t really have one. Each time I make salsa, it’s a tiny bit … Continue reading

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Zucchini My Summer Addiction

I never thought I would say this, but I am addicted to a vegetable.  Lately I can not get enough zucchini.  I am attempting to grow my own again this summer, but some bugs in my garden are slowly destroying my plants!  So, I frequently pick up zucchini at my local market.  As usual I […] Continue reading

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Guest Blogger on Lose It! Beef Up Your Fruits and Veggies

Today I am a guest blogger on Lose It!  Read about how to beef up your fruit and  vegetable intake at http://blog.loseit.com/2012/07/10/beef-up-on-fruits-veggies/   Continue reading

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July 7th is Macaroni Day

  Today is macaroni day.  Macaroni and cheese is a popular food in this country, especially with kids.  My kids love it (my husband and I do too)!  The rich ingredients in the classic recipe however can pack a calorie punch.  I have tried the versions that use cauliflower puree.  I read a recipe today […] Continue reading

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