Category Archives: Vegetables

Purple haze

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Sandi

I’ve put in my first vegetable order of the season–I can’t believe it took me so long to start! I still have quite a bit of vegetable-ordering to complete, but there’s probably no rush, since I can’t plant for almost two … Continue reading →

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More soup

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Sandi

I know I’ve posted before about the pureed vegetable soup I’ve made.  I’ve made it a few different times, and one of the things I really like about it is that you can use whatever vegetables and herbs you happen … Continue reading →

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The remains of the squash

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Sandi

I will share just a little bit of background information, in case you’re new to my blog. We belong to a CSA (short for Community Supported Agriculture), Bluebird Gardens. As a part of our membership last year, we participated in … Continue reading →

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The cure for sprouting

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Sandi

I read something really interesting the other day in one of my cookbooks.  Put an apple in with your potatoes, it said, to prevent the potatoes from sprouting in storage. I wish I would have heard that a couple of … Continue reading →

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Funky beans

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Sandi

I love beans. You probably already know that I plant green beans in my vegetable garden every year. One year we even participated in the U of M seed trials for green beans–THAT was an exciting summer. A few years … Continue reading →

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Corn and Sausage Chowder

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Sandi

Last weekend I was looking for a good way to use up some potatoes and corn.  I came across a recipe for corn chowder that included Italian sausage–I thought that sounded interesting, so I decided to give it a try. … Continue reading →

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Speaking of potatoes. . . .

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Sandi

If you’ve read my blog even fairly frequently, you probably know that I have a weakness for differently colored vegetables. Purple potatoes, red/white/purple carrots, purple sweet potatoes, brown tomatoes–the list is long.  And I’ve tried a lot of different things.  … Continue reading →

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. . . and more pumpkins

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Sandi

I know I probably sound like a broken record here, but I just think there is no easier way for some bright color in the gardens this time of year than putting out pumpkins. It’s amazing all the different kinds you … Continue reading →

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Purple potatoes

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Sandi

We had a lovely weekend–some cleaning, some cooking, some time with friends and family.  Just what we needed for some rejuvenation and relaxation!  (Plus it’s really nice to have a clean house again!) We had company for dinner on Sunday … Continue reading →

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Fresh tomato soup

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Sandi

I love tomatoes.  And I especially love tomato soup.  Any kind.  From the can, from scratch, chunky, blended, thick, thinner, or bisque.  You name it, if it’s tomato soup, I love it. So I try new recipes fairly often, because … Continue reading →

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