Garden Time…
With the nice weather for the past two weekends, I have been able to get the garden planted. I have added another 4×8 bed and have plans for two more of the same size. The Salad and Herb Garden is coming along nicely…this was planted earlier in the Spring […]
Spring Time Treat…
Dates are thought of more often during the holidays…however while in Palm Springs we visited a local art fare and farmers market. I bought some Medjool dates from a vendor who produces dates in Coachella. California is known for the production of Palm Dates; here are a few things about dates I have discovered. Dates […]
A Great Summer Appetizer…
I had this appetizer as a meal while in Palm Springs. I really like the combination of the cucumber and seafood with Tajin Seasoning. Tajin can be found at Mexican Food Stores or in the Ethnic section of your local market. This appetizer will definitely be a hit, especially when the garden cucumbers come on. Here is my version of […]
California’s Agriculture…
While in Palm Springs I had the chance to see some of the local farms outside of the city. Corn growing next to desert palms Orange Groves Date Palms Photos taken near Palm Springs California by The Goumet Farm Girl 2011 Let’s keep in mind the farmers arcoss this country who have yet to plant […]
Desert Beauties…
Photos taken May 2011 Palm Springs California, Joshua Tree National Forest, Mojave Dessert By The Gourmet Farm Girl
The Rain…
God sends the rain… to bring life and beauty… It can bring disappointment to the end of a sunny day… Yet HIS promise still holds true… As on the wings of the Angels…just believe… Have a blessed Sunday evening! The Gourmet Farm Girl
Menudo…
When traveling we always try to visit local eateries to get a real feel for the area and its people. While in Palm Springs we ate lunch at a local Mexican restaurant owned and operated by a local family. The smells were rich and strong and the food looked delicious. We ordered the Menudo (which […]
Herb Day is Coming…
For those of you in central Ohio that would like something different to do this weekend… May Herb Day SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2011 9am-4pm Location: Creekside Park & Plaza at 123 Mill Street and The Ohio Herb Education Center, 110 Mill Street, Gahanna Ohio Admission is FREE! The Herbal Kitchen May Herb Day offers a variety […]
I Went to the Desert by The Sea…
The Salton Sea is a saline, rift located directly on the San Andreas Fault in California’s Imperial Valley. The lake occupies the lowest elevations of the Salton Sink in the Colorado Desert of Imperial and Riverside Counties in Southern California. Like Death Valley, it is below sea level. The deepest area of the sea is […]
Spring Time Appetizer…
Grilled Scallops with Pepper Citrus Salsa By The Gourmet Farm Girl 1 pound Sea Scallops 3-4 tablespoons melted butter salt to taste 1 lime 1 lemon 1 half of a fresh orange 1/2 cup fresh pineapple (chopped) 1 medium size ripe tomato (chopped) 1/2 cup onions (chopped) 3 tablespoons mined fresh parsley 2-3 sprigs fresh mint (optional) […]