My Container Garden II – More Produce

When do you think these cukes will be ready? These spineless okras were wonderful boiled and dipped in garlic vinegar sauce! Pattypan squash and crooked neck squash– still waiting for a recipe. Bokchoy didn’t even take that long to grow! I already picked some young ones for braising with mushrooms. Not sure if these will [...]

Royal Foodie Joust: Basil Barley and Strawberry Salad

For this month’s Royal Foodie  Joust hosted by The Leftover Queen/Foodie Blogroll Forum, the  ingredients are perfect for the summer: basil, strawberry and whole grains.  Basil and strawberry are something we have all the time but enjoy more during the summer months when they are in abundance.  As for whole grains, they mostly figure in [...]