The second half of June went by so fast. It's already July 2nd, and I feel like summer is half over! How the 15th rolled in. Candy Sweet Onions are starting to get big. Shallots, I let go to flower. Start of purple beans. Marshmallow is starting to bloom. By the end of the month,… Continue reading June In The Garden – The Second Half Of The Month
Savory Pesto Pastries
Do you love fancy puff pastry treats at bakeries and coffee shops, but the price is choking? You can make them very easily! Savory Pesto Pastries Ingredients: 17.3-ounce frozen puff pastry 1 container pesto* Mozzarella Cheese Tomatoes, if desired Directions: Let the box of puff pastry thaw on the counter for 30 to 40 minutes,… Continue reading Savory Pesto Pastries
Double Fudge Brownies
Keto-friendly dessert, easy to make, and yes, you can double the recipe easily. The baking dishes I used are glass food storage containers from Costco that are also oven-safe. I used both dark cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate, so this dessert was quite dark in flavor. A light cocoa powder (the normal kind) and milk… Continue reading Double Fudge Brownies
Ham and Parmesan Egg Bites
Need an easy high-protein and low carb breakfast, or snack? Simple and quick, with a great flavor. Ham and Parmesan Egg Bites Ingredients: 6 large eggs 6 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 6 thick slices of deli ham Directions: Preheat oven to 400*. Line 6 slots in a muffin tin with parchment liners. Fit a slice… Continue reading Ham and Parmesan Egg Bites
Growing Nasturiums
I have a thing for Nasturium flowers - and have had most of my life. The flowers are easy to grow and edible, and the seeds can be pickled and used like capers. But the leaves also fill the beds, keeping moisture in. I didn't note names this year, but I will save seeds to… Continue reading Growing Nasturiums