Current situation is sitting on the porch even though my hair is getting curlier as I sit here in the very thick humid air. I do have the ceiling fan on and there is a breeze but it’s super quiet and very peaceful out here among the noise of the birds, squirrels, hummingbirds and the wind chime. I hope you have a place that brings … Continue reading Texas Sheet Cake with Zucchini
Today (Saturday) was spent baking this lovely zucchini lemon cake and several loaves of zucchini bread for the freezer. Even though it is early in the overlooked crazy large zucchini’s; I had two that I needed to take care of. Luckily we have had several “normal” size ones to enjoy at dinner time. I am a huge lemon lover, and mix some fresh lemon with … Continue reading Zucchini Lemon Cake
I am curious how many people that took up gardening last year because of Covid are still gardening this year? I do know that my local gardening store was a little more prepared for it this year; unlike last year when they were out of just about everything. We have had some sort of a garden for well over 30 years now and it … Continue reading XL Zucchini go-to’s – lemon zucchini tea cake and zucchini bread
We are having a bumper crop of zucchini this year, I think we have only had one year in the last 30 where we didn’t have a bumper crop. So you would think we wouldn’t plant more than; I don’t know one two maybe even three plants instead of a six pack. Today I will be starting to bake with the monster ones. I try … Continue reading baked stuffed zucchini
My initial intent was to post about the asparagus that I cut from the garden Friday after work I had pork chops out and a plan. But it was so nice out and we haven’t been able to use the patio or the porch yet this year; it has been too cold and too rainy. Friday afternoon was beautiful out so instead of cooking we … Continue reading lemon zucchini blueberry tea cake
I am not sure if it is the weather or my schedule of late but I havent really spent my usual amount of time planning the garden for this year. I was letting the dog out the side door just yesterday (Monday – i’m writing this one early as I am away this weekend) and noticed my asparagus was already 3 feet tall UGH! I … Continue reading Zucchini Ravioli
The garden is winding down a bit, and I’m OK with it. It looks like my zucchini and summer squash harvesting days are over but they were very good to us this year. I am going to go on record today and say that I am all set with making zucchini bread for the year. I even had enough very large zucchinis to make a … Continue reading Lemon Zucchini Tea Cake
My garden has been pretty good to me this year with plenty of cucumbers, summer squash and zucchini. I really don’t want to talk about my non-existent eggplant or beefsteak tomatoes. Thankfully my cherry and roma tomato plants are picking up a little of the slack; and it also helps my husband has found a way to add tomato to his sandwich that he thinks … Continue reading Parmesan-Garlic Hasselback Zucchini
If there were an Olympic event for harvesting the most cucumbers from just a few plants or growing the largest cabbage in a raised bed or even who can find and pick the best shaped squash; I think we could be in the running. Despite the drought and thanking my personal “water boy” my gardens are looking pretty damn good! look how adorable … Continue reading Zucchini Chips and Zucchini Boats
Happy 4th of July weekend – I hope everyone had and is still having a safe fun filled weekend with family and friends. I was lucky enough to have 4 days off for the holiday! I played a little golf with my girlfriends; had lunch and relaxed on the patio on Thursday. Friday I spent some quality time in my garden weeding. With my busy … Continue reading Grilled Steak and Vegetable Salad
