Category Archives: Seasonal Recipes

Cindy’s Garden–The Fall Chapter

Tomatoes My garden has flourished in the last two weeks.  I went out last evening and found cucumbers growing!  I did my little happy dance, and am looking forward to having both of them this weekend.  Yeah-there are just two-but hey-they grew in MY garden!  The tomatoes have slowed and the herb garden has gotten way out of hand. My squash and zucchini plants look terrific.  So do my carrots!  Too bad that
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Save Money by Going Meatless Once a Week

Meat is one of the most expensive items on your grocery bill.  By serving a meatless dinner once or twice a week you will save money.   It is also a way to decrease your cholesterol and saturated fat intake, giving your heart a much needed break. In my household I declare Mondays Meatless.  Mondays are tough on me and I look forward to the ease of making a meatless dinner when I get home from work.  Most of the meatless meals
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Kickin’ Salsa

What gives your salsa its kick? For me it is the chile peppers that we use. A member of the Capsicum genus, the chile, was one of the wonders that Christopher Columbus brought back from the new world. This pungent pod plays an important role in providing a range of spiciness from mild to mouth-searing. There are more that 200 varieties of chilies used in cooking around the world. Chilies range in length from 1/4 inch to 12 inches. beware the
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