Archive for July, 2006

Squash with Goat Cheese

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

1 1/2 lb squash or zucchini
3T white wine
4T olive oil
1/2t salt
1/4t pepper
1/4cup chopped mint
1/8cup chopped basil
1T chives
3oz fresh goat cheese
1/8cup toasted pine nuts
 
  Cook squash in a large pot of boiling water for 1-2 minutes.  Drain and set aside to cool.
  When the squash has cooled enough to handle, slice thinly and transfer to a […]

That’s more like it..

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

  So we have had some muggy weather, some sunshine, some rain, some cooler weather.  These are perfect conditions for vegetable growing.  We were a little worried there but our crops seem to be catching up.  We have almost made it to August!  Our green beans are flowering; the cucumbers have begun to fruit; peas […]

Is that clear weather I see?

Saturday, July 1st, 2006

  I’m looking out the window on a quiet Saturday morning at fog rolling over the green hills.  It will burn away and leave a clear, blue sky and sunshine for our struggling plants.  I don’t know how long it will last, but after yesterdays storms, it’s about time for a break. 
  This season has proved […]