Category Archives: Vegetables

Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries

I bought a lot of cranberries at the bogs this year. I’ve made bread, cookies, relish – and these really tasty Brussels sprouts!! And I bought four stalks of sprouts in September and froze them. I was looking for something … Continue reading

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Mom’s Fried Green Tomatoes

The weather is supposed to get colder and the tomatoes have slowed ripening. The vine is full of green tomatoes. I could put them in the windowsill to turn red, but my mom used to fry them up. I grew … Continue reading

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Cabbage and Arugula Coleslaw

Coleslaw is a perfect dish to take with on a picnic, or serve at a barbecue. It’s a great tailgate side and goes with just about any barbecued meat. And who doesn’t like coleslaw? A bowl of coleslaw can be … Continue reading

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Pan Fried Tromboncino Squash

I wanted to plant something different in my garden, something you can’t buy at the supermarket. I found seeds for a tromboncino squash and the picture was awesome. It’s a climbing vine with long, curly fruit. I thought it looked … Continue reading

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Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon & Capers

I’ve been harvesting green beans for a couple of weeks now. Most of them get frozen for the winter months, but we like to enjoy them fresh too! Here’s an easy recipe for a quick and delicious way to prepare … Continue reading

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