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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Holiday Weekend
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
The New Garden…
With the nice weather finally arriving on a weekend; we were able to get the frame work completed for my new garden. We added two new beds for strawberries and rhubarb. This area will have a pathway through the arbor with Wisteria growing over it and through the center of the garden with mostly […]
Garden Lettuce…
This dish was a regular item at the dinner table during the spring and early summer on the farm. We always had an abundance of lettuce from the garden. I have not changed this recipe much at all…my mom had it perfected. It is also a great way to use leftover boiled potatoes […]
A Few Thoughts for Today…
The ideals which have always shone before me and filled me with the joy of living are goodness, beauty, and truth. Albert Einstein I have four things to learn in life: To think clearly without hurry or confusion; To love everybody sincerely To act in everything with the highest motives; to trust in God unhesitatingly. […]
Unique Breakfast Idea…
Breakfast in a Shell By The Gourmet Farm Girl 1 package Azteca (bakeable) salad shells 10 eggs salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese (plus additional for topping) 1 pound package frozen hash browns 2-3 tablespoons butter 6 slices smoked bacon Bake shells according to package directions; set aside Cut bacon […]
Homegrown Berries…
When I was growing up on the farm I remember my mother having a strawberry patch. I was very young and what I remember the most about picking berries was her telling me to watch out for snakes! Not the fact that the berries were super sweet and delicious…just the fact that there could be […]