Along with the usual harvesting of garden vegetables and herbs that I’ve been telling you about, I’ve been foraging for autumn’s wild edibles.  The autumn olive berries are ripe and perfect for jelly. I’m drying some in my dehydrator for granola, as well. Add to the harvest wild fox grapes and spice bush berries and you’ve got some good eating. Not only do these simple … Continue reading Pork Loin with Pesto

Add New Post View Schedule Change type of 33 blocks Pork Loin with Pesto Pork loin with pesto Along with the usual harvesting of garden vegetables and herbs that I’ve been telling you about, I’ve been foraging for autumn’s wild edibles. The autumn olive berries are ripe and perfect for jelly. I’m drying some in my dehydrator for granola, as well. Add to the harvest … Continue reading

My organic farmer friend, Sally Ransohoff, stopped by and bought me a basket of red and green tender okra. A “gift without ribbons” for sure.  My own dwarf okra bushes are producing new pods every day, as well, so I’ve got lots of okra to eat!  One of my favorite ways to use seasonal okra is in soups, in particular a very special simple chicken … Continue reading A Harvest of Okra = Gumbo

I developed recipes a while back for Laura’s Lean Beef and this campfire dinner in a packet is one of the most popular. Thanks to Laura’s Lean Beef team for the photo above. CAMPFIRE HOBO DINNERS IN A PACKET Ingredients: Burgers 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (I used Laura’s 92% lean) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1-2 tablespoons powdered ranch salad dressing or dried Italian salad … Continue reading Campfire Hobo Dinners in Foil Packet

Let me know if you can guess what these are – Yum! Continue reading What’s Growing on this Dead Oak?

Salt and pepper, if desired Instructions Preheat oven to 350. Melt butter, let cool a little, then mix in dry macaroni. Add 2 cheeses, salt and pepper and mix well. Put in Pam sprayed 13 X 9 dish. Add cheeses but DO NOT STIR. Pour milk over.  Bake one hour. Notes: 1) Can be made ahead and put in refrigerator up to overnight. Take out … Continue reading Mac & Cheese!