Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes and Zucchini Stuffed Tomatoes!

The weather here on my little patch of heaven in southwestern Ohio has played havoc with my tomatoes. All varieties, including grape, hybrid and heirloom tomatoes were growing well until a few weeks ago. Fluctuating air temperatures and not enough/too much rain caused the fruit setting and ripening processes to slow down.   My yellow tomatoes are ripening faster than the red. Less acidic and … Continue reading Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes and Zucchini Stuffed Tomatoes!

Slow Cooked Pepper Steak

I like to keep you up to date on my gardens. Both my teaching herb garden and family vegetable gardens have gotten a boost from the much needed rain. And so have the weeds, which means I’ve been spending time happily tilling and hoeing between rows. How about you? Are you enjoying being more outside than in? If so, and you’re the cook, I think … Continue reading Slow Cooked Pepper Steak