I had always heard jokes about people slipping excess zucchini in unlocked cars and on front porches. Even in mailboxes. I never believed it until last night. My son came home from child care with a MONSTER zucchini. It was huge. He told me that someone had placed it in his cubby. He wasn’t sure where it came from. I thought maybe it came from the school garden, but really didn’t think it was all that strange. Then today I
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My Favorite Vacation Meal
I have one "meal" that we have frequently on vacation, and sometimes recreate it at home for fun. When we travel, we try to take along some of our meals, especially lunch, so we don't have to stop for fast food. So, I pack cheese and meat and crackers. Fresh fruit and a few chips and a homemade cookie round out the meal. Sometimes we also add pimento cheese, as it's an old family favorite--and does well on crackers. I
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The Best Green Beans!
It was my turn at the CSA goodie bag this week. Oh what could be in it??? I picked it up yesterday, and was happy to see peaches, tomatoes, fresh green beans and a wonderful cantaloupe! I know the cantaloupes are wonderful, because I have purchased many there this summer. Wenninghoff’s have a way with melons! They are so sweet!
The tomatoes and peaches are sitting on my counter ripening—so I guess it’s me and the green beans! I
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