Author Archives: Tamra

Tripple Berry Crisp

Posted on 02/18/2012 by Tamra

While there is nothing seasonal about this recipe when served in February, it makes a great Valentine's day dessert for … Continue reading →

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Tah Tsai

Posted on 02/01/2012 by Tamra

One of my favorite greens for stir-fry.  Often called spinach mustard, it is very mild, and quick and easy to … Continue reading →

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Radicchio

Posted on 01/29/2012 by Tamra

I finally figured out how to grow this veggie.  I direct seeded last fall.  Heads are just beginning to form … Continue reading →

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Kohlrabi Stew

Posted on 12/12/2011 by Tamra

The purple kohlrabi that I recently purchased from a local farmer, still had the leaves attached.  Since they were tender … Continue reading →

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Winter Squash Gnocchi

Posted on 12/02/2011 by Tamra

I love making fresh pasta, especially ravioli stuffed with winter squash.  But it is a time consuming process that can … Continue reading →

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Orange glazed Tempeh

Posted on 11/10/2011 by Tamra

This is my favorite way to prepare tempeh. I like to make this dish in the fall and winter when … Continue reading →

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Beets Roasted with Dill

Posted on 11/06/2011 by Tamra

Baking the beets on top of fresh dill gives the beets a subtle dill flavor. I think the dish is … Continue reading →

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Roasted Okra

Posted on 11/01/2011 by Tamra

With the cool temps of fall, the growth of my orka plants has slowed so much that I often forget … Continue reading →

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Not Looking Forward to Winter

Posted on 10/29/2011 by Tamra

Another close call last night, but my garden again, escaped the first freeze of the season.  While I love the … Continue reading →

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Just How Lazy are Eaters?

Posted on 10/14/2011 by Tamra

While it is my goal to eat mostly local food, I cannot say the same for my teenage son. At … Continue reading →

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Home Made Paprika

Posted on 10/09/2011 by Tamra

The first time I made paprika was several years ago, when my paprika peppers produced like crazy.  The results were … Continue reading →

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Okra and Potatoes

Posted on 09/15/2011 by Tamra

I plant okra just so I can eat it battered and fried, YUMMY! But after finding this recipe, I now … Continue reading →

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Maybe I Should Just Grow Flowers

Posted on 09/02/2011 by Tamra

Summer is almost over, and I have only harvested a few tomatoes.  The plants looked great in early summer with … Continue reading →

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Squash Bugs

Posted on 09/02/2011 by Tamra

The squash bugs have found my zucchini. It won’t be long now before the plant dies, but since this is … Continue reading →

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Elderberry Dumplings

Posted on 08/13/2011 by Tamra

Still looking for ways to use up my elderberries, I made dumplings. They were great! and much easier to make … Continue reading →

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