A trip to the farmers' market always calls for something special. One of my special finds of the day was robiola goat cheese made by Reichert's Dairy Air. It's an exclusive Italian style goat cheese that Lori Reichert traveled to Italy to learn and make. With Spinach still in high season, I layered caramelized onions and my new robiola goat cheese over sauteed spinach. Enjoy! ... continue reading...
My Morning with Big Brother
I had such a great day with my son. I woke him up at 7:00 am to head out to the farmers market. He really enjoys coming with me especially since we always make a stop at QT for a doughnut and dan. Nehemiah calls chocolate milk dan, I have no idea why. He gets even more excited when I pour his dan into a coffee cup with a lid. He looks at me with his huge blue eyes, bats his long eyelashes and says, "mi cafe." I laugh and say, "si papa, tu cafe." Once we arrived at the farmers market we ... continue reading...
Spring Garden Update – Companion Planting
My spring Garden is doing Great! I always love it when we get a nice long rain. The plants thirst for it and respond by really taking off. I've harvested my first strawberry and have started some integrated pest management techniques by planting companion plants of annuals and herbs. I've planted geraniums, zinnias, nasturtiums, and marigolds. I've also planted chamomile in between my onions as it should enhance their flavor and drive nasty bugs away. I still need to incorporate basil, cilantro, ... continue reading...
Companion Planting
I've been reading and researching about companion planting this year. Now that I'm feeling confident in the garden, I knew it was time to amp it up as far as learning more about what kinds of plants will attract beneficial insects and also repel harmful insects (Integrated Pest Management). Being an organic gardener, it's wise to utilize annuals, perennials and herbs alongside your veggies to help them produce and deter harmful insects that will destroy your crop that you have worked so hard ... continue reading...
Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins
Peanut butter and jelly muffins are a great and healthy snack! [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:145] Have you ever made peanut butter and jelly muffins? Tell me, what is your favorite flavor of muffins to bake at home? ... continue reading...
