Category Archives: Seasonal Recipes

Peas – What is the difference?

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My mother-in-law recently gave me a bag of snap peas from the garden.  She wasn't sure what type of peas she had.  They were sugar snap peas.  Continue reading to learn how to tell the different between snap, snow, and garden peas.  As well as when to pick garden fresh peas and how to cook peas. snappeas Sugar Snap Peas have pods that are plump, and round.  Sugar snap pea pods are edible. Choose sugar snap peas that are bright green, firm,
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CSA and Summer Produce!

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  It’s the Fourth of July already!  This is a big deal at our house—almost like Christmas.  We have four family birthdays in a one week period around the Fourth, so it’s a HUGE celebration.  We get together with family and friends and make a weekend of the celebration!  Everyone always brings such
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Cooking with Lavender!

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            I love lavender!  I grow it every year, and as a lazy gardener—never treat it with chemicals, so I can use the blooms.  If I do not have enough lavender flowers, I head to my local Penzey’s Spices Store and purchase a jar.   This is an adventure—as the jars of lavender are kept behind the counter! more
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