Tag Archives: summer

Tips for Summer Meal Planning

Posted on June 13, 2022 by HelenFern

The importance of meal planning cannot be overstated. It will not only ensure that your family eats nutritious food, but it will also save you time and money. During the busy summer months, when you may have a lot of … Continue reading →

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Mexican Style Pasta Salad

Posted on August 20, 2021 by HelenFern

Summer is pasta salad time. We get tired of the same old salad and we love Mexican food. That spurred an idea to combine the two and here’s the delicious salad I came up with.

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Sautéed Garden Fresh Vegetables

Posted on August 17, 2021 by HelenFern

There is nothing like garden fresh food and I’m loving my garden. We’ve had eggplant, green beans, beets, tomatoes, squash and so much more!! A lot has gone into the freezer, but there was one day that there was not … Continue reading →

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Summer Grilled Dinner

Posted on August 10, 2021 by HelenFern

There is something about a grilled dinner that just screams – Summer!! After harvesting some veggies and potatoes (I grew purple majesty potatoes), I looked at the bowl and knew exactly what was for dinner. I pulled a small leg … Continue reading →

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A Summer Soup – Shrimp Gazpacho

Posted on August 3, 2021 by HelenFern

When I think of gazpacho I always think Mexican food, but that’s not where this delicious summer soup comes from. We know it as a generic cold soup, but it was originally made in Spain and served warm. It was … Continue reading →

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