Living green and eating well on a budget
I was inspired to make this salsa after talking to my friend Heather about her husband Chris’ tomatillo salsa. When I went out into the garden today to pick the tomatillos, I saw I had 4 more zucchini ready to pick. I figured I woudl throw one into the salsa and make baby food with [Read On]
One of the motivating factors behind my large garden this year was to make homemade baby food for baby girl. Eating organic has always been important to me, but it became even more important when what I ate effected more than just me (see my post here on eating organic while pregnant). So clearly, I [Read On]
I had leftover roasted tomatoes from the large batches I did this weekend. Fall finally arrived here and soup with grilled cheese sounded perfect for dinner. Roasting both the garlic and tomatoes adds a great flavor to this soup. Approximately 3 lbs. tomatoes1 1/2 T. olive oil1 1/2 tsp. sea salt1 head garlic1 tsp. olive [Read On]
1 large zucchini, or 2 medium1/2 c. brown rice1/2 c. lentils1/4 c. onion, chopped1/4 c. carrots, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1/2 c. water1/4 c. red wine1 tsp. Cajun or taco seasoning1 small jalapeno minced1/2 c. salsa1/4 c. cheddar cheeseGreen onions Cook rice according to package instructions. Combine lentils, onions, carrots, garlic, water, and wine in a [Read On]
I finally made time today to harvest and use some of the tomatoes from my garden. There are still a ton of tomatoes left to harvest, but at least a made a dent (as small as it might be). I canned salsa a few weeks ago, but was unimpressed with the recipe. I used one [Read On]
I had a great time again today at the local shelter. The dogs and cats are just so sweet and wonderful. What broke my heart today was the two dogs who had just arrived. One was an owner surrender. It always breaks my heart when people give up their animals. This particular dog was a [Read On]
(not the best picture, my camera is out of batteries, so I took this with my phone) Well it has been a crazy week. This is the first “true” homemade meal I have been able to make this week. But, its not like the week has lost all its craziness. I didn’t get to sit [Read On]
The lima beans are just starting to sprout. I can’t remember the last time I have eaten lima beans, but I got the seeds for free, so I figured I would plant them. The fall crop of peas is getting off to a good start. The first cucumbers. They are growing so much each day. [Read On]
This soup is a combination of two of my favorite soups, Italian Wedding and Minestrone. I have so many fresh veggies this time of year either from my garden or the farmers market, and I love to make Minestrone soup with them. However, I have been craving Italian Wedding soup. There is just something about [Read On]
Food banks are a great avenue for people to assist their community without having to worry about a time commitment. Like any non-profit agency, they need the help of volunteers to run. But even more so, they need donations in order to function. Whether you donate non-perishable goods, fresh produce, money, or your time, you [Read On]
