Spinach, Cucumber, and Basil SoupOne thing about living in a warmer climate is that you have to wait a long time for "soup weather." A seriously long time. Thankfully, there are some soups that we Southerners can eat during the warmer months that don't make us feel like we have…
Zucchini is one of my favorite vegetables to grow in my container garden. For one thing, it's a beautiful plant with giant green leaves and gorgeous yellow blossoms. Another reason is because this healthy veggie (it's a great source of vitamins C, B-6 and K, and manganese) is so versatile!…
What Do You Do With Acorn Squash? Let's face it. Acorn squash is not the first thing you think about when you think about winter squash. (Hopefully, if you have a garden, you are thinking about winter squash.) Butternut squash, on the other hand, seems to be the favored squash,…
Want Another Way to Use All That Zucchini From Your Garden?If you grow zucchini plants in your garden, then you know they can be prolific producers! I have two Black Beauty variety in my container garden, and they've provided me with so much zucchini, even after giving some away, I…
Fresh Basil Pesto!If you're like me, one of the reasons you grow basil is so that you'll have plenty of delicious pesto on hand. The traditional way of making this delightful sauce is with Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. For those of us with an autoimmune issue, or if you…
