TOMATO SOUP FOR THE SOUL :
The ease of this recipe beguiles the flavor of the dish; it’s beauty lies in the elegant simplicity of a long roast!
The weather has decidedly turned cooler and I am loving it. Fall is my favorite season. I picked my last harvest last week and I was struck by how the tomatoes were still lush on the vines even as the plants themselves are coming to the end of their lives. As the colors on the trees turn hues of yellows, oranges and reds, I find myself walking between shriveling vines and ripening squashes and vegetables that stand out in clarity. It is a poignant vision.
Read MoreWhile the internet is still lit for the baked feta folded into pasta, I think it actually is a better cheese plate centerpiece. Imagine, spreading the lusciously silken feta, scooped over a cracker and then topped with a plump juicy, caramelized cherry tomato. Divine!
Read MoreThings started picking up in early May. With the sudden heatwave, I madly rushed through the clearing and planting. In hindsight, it was necessary as we went to through a cold and wet spell for most of the rest of May. But, hey, at that time with 80-90F weather and blinding sun, I felt like the peak planting was passing me by.
This post includes tips for transplanting tomato and pea seedling, planting radishes and potatoes. Plus some learnings I acquired in the first weeks of setting up the vegetable garden.
Read MoreWhen I asked on Insta Polls, I received overwhelming support for blogging about my garden! Thank you very much. I am really gratified by your interest. And, so I am starting this series to share my experiences and learnings!
This first post talks about starting seeds indoors before the frost goes away. Many of the seeds were started 8 weeks before the last frost in my region. I have included my experiences with germinating and seeding peas, tomatoes and peppers, as well as tips on how to keep them healthy, as I learnt through the process of the first 8 weeks.
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