Tag: Garlic

Summer Appetizers

Tomato Bruschetta

There is simply nothing like your own or purchased local tomatoes in the summer. I am a confessed tomato junkie and I adore these bruschetta. Tomatoes and basil…a combination sent from the gods! Makes 4 Servings 4 – 6 tomatoes, seeded & diced 1 Tbsp. each fresh basil & flat-leaf parsley, chopped ¼ cup EVO […]

Condiments, Canning, Spice Mixes

Rhubarb Ketchup

Having picked up an armload of rhubarb on the weekend, it was time to get busy and cook up our annual batch of rhubarb ketchup!  I don’t remember where I got the recipe but we liked it a lot the first time I made it with a tweak here and there.   I’ve used it in […]

Condiments, Canning, Spice Mixes

Phyllis’ Tomato Salsa

A good salsa is a wonderful thing! This version has both grape tomatoes and Sungold’s from the plants in our backyard. It certainly makes an eye catching and delicious salsa! Terrific on burritos, tacos or as a topping for grilled fish or chicken.   Making your own salsa is simple to do and so worth it! […]

Summer Appetizers

Zucchini Crostini

For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. The first time I made these was for an event I was catering. Always on the lookout for interesting vegetarian appy’s. I really like this one a lot. It may not leap off the page at you, but give it a shot, you’ll be surprised […]

Basics & Tips

A Trip To The Market

This is the time of year when a visit to your local Farmer’s Market can pay off big time, in our case Kits Market & Trout Lake Markets. It is a time to re-connect with vendors from past seasons and let them know how happy we are to see them again. We are especially looking […]