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Mom, heading out of town, dropped off her CSA share. In it were peppers, eggplant, tomatoes and squash. Ratatouille, then! I dreaded the idea of having to saute (or roast) each vegetable separately, and so I was so thrilled to […]
My hunna makes a killer pizza. Tonight is no exception. Basil and tomatoes from the garden, fresh mozzarella, too. Fabulous. Related posts: The Season’s First Caprese Salad! Iron Pizza Chef: Pizza Night in America Update on the Garden: Zinnias, Hyacinth […]
A look at what’s growing at Sour Cherry Farm in early September. Th sidewalk with zinnas. I like the little ones at about 11 o’clokc best. They don’t sitck out quite as far and just bring a pretty color to […]
I guess people rushed the doors when the Nyack Garden Club’s plant sale opened at 10 a.m. We got there a little later, but we still found some good stuff, including Nigella (Love in a Mist), Nepeta (catmint), tomatoes, basil […]
The plants got a late start this year, but the garden seems to be perking up quite a bit now that Memorial Day weekend is here. Here’s a look around, starting with the chives in the herb garden: Related posts: […]
Nothing says summer eating like tomatoes. Add basil, mozzarella, prosciutto and toast and you’re all set. Related posts: Pork Chops, Corn, Blueberry Cobbler and a Great Spice Called Duqqa (Not in That Order) Farmers Market Loot The Great Nyack House […]
I made a marinade of what we had in the house —limes, herbs, grapefruit, and a little olive oil and yuzu vinegar — and served with with swordfish and zucchini. Related posts: Farm and Fowl; Supper in the Garden Supper: […]
Watemelon-Basil Mojitos 1/4 large watermelon (about 2 to 3 cups) 1 cup basil leaves, loosely packed 3/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup simple syrup 1 cup rum Club soda Put the watermelon in a large pitcher. Add the basil […]
My husband, Greg, and I are co-founders of SCF, which chronicles what we eat, drink and grow as we raise our daughter on a tiny plot of land in the Lower Hudson Valley.
