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There is something bittersweet about today. In my part of the world, the morning is overcast and the construction that has been droning away all summer long across the street has taken on a melancholic buzz. As we get the first bracings of fall on the breeze and start to think…
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My friend Norma has a beautiful vegetable garden. She freely bestows extra veggies to her buddies, and recently saved a special one for me- a zucchini roughly the size and shape of two footballs put together. She had spent a long weekend away, and came back to find this monster squash lurking…
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Who doesn’t have visions of herself floating around the kitchen, adding a little of this, a little of that, and afterward having the kind of dish that wins compliments and admirers. Oh, it was nothing.
In the realm of impromptu, thrown-together meals, I’d call this a…
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One of my favorite zucchini recipies is for an easy gratin. As you’ll see, this dish relies on fresh herbs for its explosion of flavor. The fresh herbs also pack lots of nutrition—they’re a powerhouse of phytochemicals and antioxidants, and a great addition to your healthy diet. Read More »
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Both apples and zucchini are in abundance this time of year. Â Here's my healthy muffin recipe using them both. http://buzz.prevention.com/community/lisa-roo/apple-zucchini-muffins Read More »
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Do you have a garden? Did
you plant zucchini? Did you think you only planted a little
zucchini, but it turns out the entire world's population of
zucchini has appeared in your yard and is only waiting until dusk
to creep into your house and steal your breath? Or maybe you just
like...
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Recently I have signed up to receive a CSA box every other week. For those who don't know, CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. You can purchase a share from a local farm who has the CSA program, and you will receive a box full of fruits and vegetables every week (or every other week for a half share). This week, I got three zucchinis in my box. While I wasn't sure about what to do with some of the vegetables that I wouldn't necessarily buy on my own, there was no question about what to do with the zucchinis - three batches of zucchini bread.
Zucchini bread is coveted in my family. It is always quick to disappear, so if I want any, I had better get to it before my siblings and my parents eat it up. Unfortunately, my mother doesn't make zucchini bread very often... usually only every couple of months or so.
Of course, when I moved out, zucchini bread was one of the first things I learned to make. It's such a perfect breakfast bread, and when there's a loaf sitting around, I often make a snack out of it.
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Things are really starting to kick in here in the old (well, new, really...) backyard farm. I tasted my first tomato yesterday, from my 'Juliette' (a tiny roma)and it was nice and firm and tomato-y - no mealiness, not watery; it was a successful tomato! Jan and I also have been making lots... Read More »
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My sister and I, who presently live out in the country, were driving past an adorable dairy today when we stumbled upon a farmer's market, finally open for spring. Deciding to stop made our day, as we found extremely inexpensive, fresh, delicious produce. Here's some of our recipes:Fried... Read More »
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