How does your garden grow?

Last week I decided that I would plant a garden. This is a way to try my hand at cultivating my own organic produce and herbs for the summer. Those of you who are blessed with a green thumb any suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated. I am excited to see how my little seedlings mature. I planted sage, basil, flat leaf parsley, thyme, spinach, green beans, peppers, tomatoes and corn. I know, it is ambitious for a first timer. I am doubtful that the corn will make it however I could not resist the idea of a 5ft tall stalk on the side of the house. I have very high hopes for my herbs. I can't wait to make , salads, fresh pesto, herb vinaigrette and marinades. YUM! I look forward to roasted pepper ravioli made with fresh pasta dough and light tomato sauce.

It has only been about 10 days since I planted everything and to my delight some of the seeds have begun to sprout. It is amazing to see and it reminds me of how wonderful nature is. As the summer months arrive I plan on creating some great recipes using only what my little garden yields. I wonder if all this time I had the gardening touch but I just did not know. Well, you learn something new everyday.

Happy eating and gardening!



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Happy Easter!

Just wanting to wish everyone a Happy Easter. In an effort to bring me back to my youth I colored my eggs for the first time in many years. I did not employ any fancy culinary techniques or skills, just the old fashioned color tablets, vinegar and water. Nothing says Easter like PAAS. The perfect egg coloring kits filled with dye, stickers, and an interesting shrink wrap that never quite fits. Some things never change, what a fun way to celebrate the holiday. I can't wait to eat my colored stained eggs for breakfast, as egg salad, or simply seasoned with salt and pepper.


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