Since we’re getting close to squash season, we need some easy, good recipes to make. This one definitely makes the cut. PrintRoasted Yellow Squash Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 4 Ingredients2 medium yellow squash, sliced in 1/4″ lengthwise slices Extra virgin olive oil Granulated garlic powder Salt and pepper Herb de ProvenceInstructionsHeat oven to…
Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
Really this is the easiest and best roasted chicken you’ll ever have. I know I’ve mentioned it several times (Michael Symon’s Lizzie’s Roasted Chicken), but this time I’m including a picture. You just have to try it. It’s dark on the skin where the lemon slices are slipped underneath. When I did this one, I…
Community Gardens
Community gardens are really lifesavers for some people. In Gatesville, the AgriLife Extension Service has started a great community garden by the post office. Rainwater is being collected from the roof of the post office to use for watering the vegetable plots. The food grown is for the Care Center, and anyone can help with…
Nopalitos (Cactus) Frittata
In Texas, cactus is as local as it gets! This time of year it’s a great local food. Now I know I have a lifelong job digging prickly pears off this property. The interesting thing is I grow the thornless variety in my yard. When the new pads start coming on, I harvest them and…
Rainwater Harvesting Complete
Author: Don This is the completed version of the Rainwater Harvesting project, from catchment to drip emitters. The first part of the post is not new to some of you, but the second part includes the pump installation, pvc lines, and emitters. To view a larger version of a picture, just click on the…