Still living in peach & nectarine abundance as the later summer crop just started ripening this week. Life IS good 🙂  Since these peaches and nectarines have so much natural sweetness and flavor I omitted adding any sugar to them. It was sooo good. There is a bit of maple syrup and honey in the … More “ONE FINAL (really) PEACH/NECTARINE RECIPE”
I have been canning, baking, blending, freezing, dehydrating and eating peaches and nectarines all week in an attempt to use up the amazing bounty of just a few trees! Â Today I made a very easy and gluten free nectarine clafoutis for the first time. Â I’ve never made a clafoutis before but will certainly make more. … More Nectarines & Peaches, Part 2
It is a banner year for stone fruits here in our little foothill garden! First it was amazing peaches and this week I picked a half bushel basket of nectarines and barely made a dent in the fruit. As with the peaches, it will be me vs. the birds for the ripest ones, I plan … More The BEST FRUITS of SUMMER: NECTARINES & PEACHES, Part 1
Just harvested the last row of baby Bok (Pak) Choi; the birds were starting to feast on it (they know a good thing when they see it), and I wanted to make something for dinner that was SUPER simple and fast before they ate it all. This stir fry is so easy with just 5 … More BOK CHOI with MUSHROOMS and CASHEWS
Here’s my new favorite potato salad recipe. It is extremely easy, versatile and a big hit at potlucks. You can use all kinds of greens for the pesto; my current favorite has arugula, mint and cilantro. The arugula gives it a kick and it comes out a beautiful bright green that does NOT turn dark … More POTATO SALAD with PESTO and CAPERS
the pollen count 