Ice Cream Treat
September 4, 2011 7:17 pm - No Comments
J (while giving T. an ice cream reward as promised, for keeping his pull-up dry all day): “Buddy, great job keeping your pull-up dry all day! Now, when it’s bedtime you’re gonna sit on the potty again, right? … and when you wake up in the morning, what are you going to do?”
T: “Go out for ice cream.”
Green Hornworms – nasty little buggers
September 3, 2011 11:52 am - No Comments
These Green Horn Catapillars found their way in to our garden and luckily I noticed one when we were waiting for Maia’s bus on the first day of school. I thought it was neat when I first noticed it. Then Jason mentioned it would be smart to learn more about them. So, when I saw this online,
The only thing more impressive than their size is their appetite–hornworm can make quick work of your plants overnight.
I quickly ran to the garden to seek and destroy. Jason laughed when I told him these were the largest creatures I have ever killed, but I wan’t laughing. Draining their green blood was not high on my list of fun events for the day. Nevertheless, we were really luckily to have caught them before they destroyed all our pepper plants.
Juicy Swiss Chard Update
August 20, 2011 3:36 pm - No Comments
I made Juicy Swiss Chard again last night and this time Jason was home. He took one bite and then wouldn’t touch it (Maia ate his share). Today when I asked him what it was he didn’t like about it he said, “I don’t know, there was just a lot of ‘no-way-in-Hell’ going on.” Apparently it’s not for everyone.
For reference and recipe, please see the original post here.
NZ book arrived!
August 9, 2011 4:53 pm - No Comments
My book!, originally uploaded by Sydney Shimko.
My book arrived and I can’t tell you how ecstatic I am! I may have to make a smaller (more affordable) version than the 12″x12″ to share.
See the preview here. http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2366954
Juicy Swiss Chard
August 8, 2011 12:34 pm - No Comments
What to do with Swiss Chard from the CSA box? I love this recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 bunch swiss chard
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/8 tsp tabasco sauce
- 1 small onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- salt & pepper
Instructions
Trim and chop chard, discarding any tough stems. In a large skillet, heat olive oil, add onions and garlic, and saute 2-3mn until softened. Add chard, tossing to coat leaves. Cover pan with lid and heat 3-5 mn until chard is wilted and tender. Add tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, Tabasco sauce and basil. Heat 2-3 min. Remove from heat; mix in sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste. Makes 4-6 servings.
Notes
I’ve made it with yogurt instead of the sour cream, or left it out altogether, and it was still great!
