The cucumbers are coming in almost faster than we can eat them, which is shocking since everyone in the house loves cucumbers. The most frustrating thing for me is that cucumbers like to hide in the garden. No matter how diligent I think I am in searching for cucumbers, I always end up with a few…
Weekend in Sonoma
Sonoma County, California… wine…food…sunshine…and good company. A perfect place to spend a long weekend. The grape vines were heavily laden with beautiful ripening grapes. The setting was perfect for some wine tasting. My friend, Debby, joined us as we headed off to Iron Horse Vineyards to taste their Russian Cuvee – which was served at…
Eggplant and Tomato Stew with Pomegranate Molasses
My eggplant are not doing well this year, so I picked up some eggplants from Taproot Organic Farm at the farmers market. Now, typically, when I have eggplants I make Khoresh Bademjun (Persian Eggplant Stew). And when my husband heard that I was not making that, he was not happy. But I had seen the recipe…
Cousin Zamy’s Romanian-style Grilled Tomato Salad
When I was in Israel this spring, I was treated to a wonderful dinner at my cousin Zamy’s house in Netanya. There was one dish, in particular, that I could not get enough of, a grilled tomato salad that was an accompaniment to the barbecue. Like my father, Zamy is from Romania. They share…
Carrot Salad Pita
I have been making this lunch dish for years, but this is the first time I have been able to make it with my own carrots; I am very excited! Stuffed into a pita, it makes a refreshing and healthy lunch. But is it equally good as a side salad with a meal. It is…
Carrot Poppy Seed Bundt Cake
I can’t resist using my vegetables in baked goods. Our freezer is already filled with 3 different versions of zucchini (or pattypan squash) bread, so what is next? This carrot poppyseed bundt cake. My carrot harvest has been the best I have ever had. They look good, they taste good. This version of carrot cake…
Baked Almond Zucchini (Pattypan Squash) Crisps
This was a fun little snack. My pattypan squash are coming in strong, just like zucchini typically do. There is more than we can possibly eat. So I am looking for new and creative ways to use them. These crisps are a slight adaptation of the Low Carb Zucchini Oven Chips from Tablefortwoblog.com. It is best…
Mediterranean Turkey Wrap
I had a long week with a lot of driving, including 1 day when what is normally a 3 hour round-trip became a 6 hour round-trip. So, by the end of the week, I was too wiped out to spend the effort to cook dinner. Time for a wrap – a Mediterranean Turkey Wrap inspired by…
Tomato Sauce with Not-So-Hidden Veggies (Carrots & Patty Pan Squash)
My 5 year-old announced that the only vegetables from our garden that he will not eat are carrots and zucchini (or patty pan squash). On the positive side, that means he is willing to eat everything else. On the other side – it is now my challenge to figure out how to get him to…
Pasta Primavera with Roasted Carrots, Squash, Garlic and Peppers and a Garden Update
It is July, and the garden is starting to really come to life. It is green and lush. So, I decided to give you a tour. The front of the garden has garlic, parsnips, and strawberry plants. Then leeks, carrots, eggplants, chives and the last few kale plants and a jalapeno plant. on the right…
Andrea's Garden Cooking 