Is it Hot?

 After the rain...

There is so much moisture in the air you can see it...





Buddy doesn't seem to mind the heat and humidity...

Have a great day!

Cherry and Zucchini Muffins

By the Gourmet Farm Girl

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoons cinnamon
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 large eggs
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon almond flavor
1 cup fresh cherries (pitted and chopped)
1/4 cup sour cream

2 cups shredded zucchini (unpeeled)
1 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Line two muffin tins with paper cups; set aside

In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, rolled oats

 and cinnamon; set aside

In a large mixing bowl beat the eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed till foamy (about 2 minutes)

Add the sugar, sour cream, butter and vanilla. Slowly add the flour mixture and mix on low speed till just blended. With a large wooden spoon gently stir in the zucchini and nuts; fold in cherries.

Note: Do not overmix or batter will turn pink

Sprinkle top of muffins with a teaspoon of brown sugar

Bake for 30 minutes or till a wooden pick comes out clean; cool in pan on a rack for 8-10 minutes; remove muffins from pan; cool or serve warm

Makes 24 muffins 

ENJOY!

Unique Patio Plant...

Perique Tobacco

Nicotiana Tabacum

Re-seeding Annual

 Attracks Hummingbirds and Moths

I purchased this plant in early May for a unique potted plant idea. It has grown into a magnificent flowering masterpiece; details printed on the tag are as follows...

Native to the Eastern US, tobacco became a worldwide export and important historic plant from the beginnings of the original colonies. This is a historic smoking variety grown by Native Americans of Louisiana. (Circa Plants)

 I don't plan on smoking it; but I do plan on enjoying it's beauty...  

Have a beautiful day!

Sunday Morning Garden...





Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty if only we have eyes to see them.

John Ruskin





May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. 

 Romans 15:13

ENJOY Your Day!

The Gourmet Farm Girl

The Garden con't...

Welcome back to the garden...

Things are coming together with the new garden. There are now two Wisteria's on the arbor. One is an early bloomer and the other will bloom later in the spring and through out the summer.

 (I hope)



Shade plants...

Mulch has been put down for walkways with stepping stones to follow.







Plants that love the sunshine...



Still more to do, so stop back soon...

Enjoy your sunshine today!

The Gourmet Farm Girl







The New Garden...con't.

 The New Garden is coming together...a Henry's Garnet Sweetspire will be the center piece. 






The corners have perennials such as Larkspur and Bleeding Hearts...



Black-Eyed Susan's and Lavender....with an annual of Golden Dewdrop which attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.





Hydrangea, Lillies and Balloon Flowers

And Buddy...who decided to take ownership of the Henry's Garnet.

Next is the pathways...I hope you stop back.

Enjoy your day!

The Gourmet Farm Girl

Zucchini Time...

The garden is producing Zucchini...here is a simple delicious recipe for zucchini bread. This bread is full of moisture and good for you rolled oats. The fresh blueberries add additional flavor and texture. Other fresh fruit works well too; strawberries, chopped apples, blackberries or bananas.

Zucchini Nut Bread with Oats and Blueberries

By The Gourmet Farm Girl

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 large eggs
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup applesauce
2 cups shredded zucchini (unpeeled)
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Spray with cooking oil a glass loaf pan; set aside

In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, rolled oats and cinnamon; set aside  

In a large mixing bowl beat the eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed till foamy (about 2 minutes)

Add the sugar, applesauce, butter and vanilla. Slowly add the flour mixture and mix on low speed till just blended. With a large wooden spoon gently stir in the zucchini, blueberries and nuts.

Sprinkle top of loaf with 1 teaspoon sugar mixed with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes or till a wooden pick comes out clean; cool in pan on a rack for 10-12 minutes; remove from pan; cool or serve warm

Makes one loaf

Note: bread will break when served warm   

ENJOY!

The Holiday weekend has come and gone for another year. Mine was spent relaxing with family, friends, and our canine companions.













Enjoy your day...

The Gourmet Farm Girl