garlic

It’s beginning to look, and feel, a lot like summer!  And you know what that means – outdoor cooking!  We love grilling, except of course when it gets over 100 degrees, then we opt to eat something cool and crisp … Continue reading →

Urban wildflowers, a set on Flickr.In the green-belt woods behind the house, or on a verge next to a busy street, wildflowers appear each year and make the world a prettier place. Bright orange California poppies reflect the sun as traffic speeds past;...

You know the old saying, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Californians are lucky people. Citrus is in abundance this time of year! If you grow citrus, you know what I am talking about! I received a large amount o...

Do you love Goliath's Christmas torture device (aka jingle bell collar)?I've been overrun with recipes and craft projects over the last couple months. What is to blame? Pinterest, of course. Pinterest and all of its pretty, pretty pictures!Although a t...

I blame Pinterest. Food pictures = obsession. Sigh. The good news? Lots of recipes to share!Enjoy these Thursday 13 dishes... mostly dinner, some sides, one incredible dessert.1. Hasselback potatoesThe Swedish version of baked potatoes, these sliced up...

I've tried to grow potatoes twice now, and I am not any good at it yet. Yep, that was my entire harvest. By the time I got my garlic planted this fall, I figured it was too late for seed potatoes. Not so! My friends at Peaceful Valley Farm & Ga...

Makes 1/2 cup INGREDIENTS 4 ounces garlic cloves, peeled 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 tablespoons water INSTRUCTIONS Put garlic in a blender. With motor running, add oil, then water. Blend to smooth...

Makes 1/2 cup From Ruta Kahate, "Quick-Fix Indian" (Andrews McMeel, $16.99, 208 pages) INGREDIENTS 4 ounces garlic cloves, peeled 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 tablespoons water INSTRUCTIONS Place...