Last year we harvested no Italian squash, so this year I’m thrilled it has started producing. A few years ago we had so much squash, we were selling it at the Farmer’s Market. This squash is another one of my favorites, but it’s never grown quite this long before. Don built a trellis out of…
Author: Lanie Fioretti
My name is Lanie Fioretti and although I am not a classically trained chef or a degreed nutritionist, I have been studying food and nutrition voraciously since the early seventies. After working in public health and private practice for 22 years, I retired my dental hygiene license. I have taught cooking classes at Whole Foods and Central Market, done product development for a bakery in east Texas, catered, and been a personal chef. I usually think of myself as an improvisational cook!
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread (Gluten Free)
PrintChocolate Chip Zucchini Bread (Gluten Free) Author: KathyIngredients1/2 cup canola oil 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cup grated zucchini 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup gluten free flour mix 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp xanthan gum* 1 cup…
Squash with Mint
Here’s a great way to use your summer squash harvest. It has bright flavor perfect for summer. PrintSquash with Mint IngredientsExtra virgin olive oil Summer squash, cut in bite sized pieces Spice / herb blend with salt ( I used Frankly Delicious) Chopped fresh garlic Chopped fresh mint Zest of one lemonInstructionsHeat oil in a…
Chicken, Sausage, and Potato Bake
PrintChicken, Sausage, and Potato Bake Total Time: 1 hour Yield: Serves 6 Ingredients1 large onion, cut in small wedges 1/4-1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 TBSP fresh sage or rosemary 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce Zest and juice of 1 lemon, cut up the remains and put in with the marinade…
Seeds and Harvesting
It’s hard to catch your breath this time of year. Just the harvest and what to do with it, occupies a lot of time. We are fortunate to have a lot of tomatoes, okra, green beans and snaps, squash, eggplant, cucumbers, and green peppers. The red kale is making a come back from the aphids…