Category Archives: Kitchen Adventures
Cucumber Meets Salad
I was recently suckered into purchasing a pickling cuke. No hard feelings, as I turned it into an amazing summer drink. I still, however, had half of it staring at me every time I opened my fridge. Yes, I could … Continue reading
What the Hell is a Pickling Cuke?
I looked at the sign, then at the pickling cuke and thought it looked like a cucumber. Not one to have food remorse, I tossed one in my basket. In my kitchen I cut a few slices and popped a … Continue reading
Green Beans Meet Homemade Take Out
Looking at the beans in my garden, I was reminded again that another summer is passing me by and I have not learned canning. I dream of these fresh beans. They would make great green bean soup come fall … Continue reading
Brussels Sprouts and a Community Garden
Packing up my garden cubie for the summer, I found a brown paper sack with a note that read “I have no idea what to do with these Brussel Sprouts from my recent CSA box. I know you will make … Continue reading
Sugar Snap Peas : Garden Fresh
My garden is in full on bloom and my trellis is literally raining snap peas. Here is a simple, quick cook version. I am also sharing five more very different way to eat sugar snap peas. How do you like to … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 