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If there is one thing that embodies or defines the spirit of summer in the south for me, it is the simple tomato. Gardening is in my blood, a gift from my dad. The same garden plot outside my kitchen window has produced food for … Continue reading
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Recently, we had the pleasure of visiting Mexico City on a work related trip. It’s one of the most incredible places on the planet. Its massive size and a population over 20 million makes it one of the very largest … Continue reading
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This years cool spring and regular summar rains have been a blessing to our Mississippi gardens. We were spared the early summer 100+ degree days we’ve seen over the last few years that burned our gardens to the ground before they … Continue reading
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The long awaited “first” 2013 tomato was picked a few minutes ago. Anyone who grows tomatoes knows how excruciating that wait can be. Green tomatoes seem to fill the vines and hang there for weeks refusing to break pink – … Continue reading
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One variation on the tomato sauce thing is one of the simplest recipes I’ve used. Roasting tomatoes under the oven broiler makes a very rich, savory sauce that can be used for pizzas or pasta dishes. First start with some … Continue reading
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Every year we grow lots of asian eggplant, whose only use seems to be for making Baba Ganoush. Here we are smoking the eggplant on our charcoal grill. Recipes for Baba Ganoush are easily found on the Internet and we … Continue reading
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The garden is starting to bear fruit. Zuchhini and yellow squash have been producing well for the past two weeks. Tomatoes are about to start turning pink. We are about to be covered up in them! Basil is making enough leaves … Continue reading
