Monthly Archives: July 2018

Smitten Kitchen. My Go-To source for great recipes.

She didn’t disappoint when I had too many blueberries hanging around here.

Blueberry Crumb Bars.

Perfect from the fridge. Just like she said. Addictive.

I had two containers of berries from my CSA last week. I needed something simple to make. No need for the KitchenAid. Just a couple of bowls.

Mine was a little more “crumby” than hers, but it worked. After refrigeration, it came together as a sweet treat that satisfies without being really messy.

Time now to go look for a recipe to use the baking apples we got.

Yes, 182 pounds of produce. In one day. This week’s Food Bank harvest set another record for our community gardens.

That brings our yearly amount to 661 pounds after 9 weeks, with about 17 weeks left in the season.

Check out the large tromboncino being put in the truck for delivery.

I love those squash. They have no seeds in those long necks. They make great fritters and breads and muffins.

We had humongous amounts of curly kale, boxes full of them.

It is also the beginning of zucchini season.

Tomatoes? Not there yet. We all have many green tomatoes on our vines but nothing ripe.

And, carrots! Beautiful carrots. Did you know carrot tops make excellent pesto?

You can mix all sort of greens to make pesto. Add carrot tops, parsley, arugula and scallions to a blender or processor. Drizzle in olive oil. Mix in some parmesan and any kind of nut. Salt and pepper.

I know for our food bank deliveries, we wonder whether to include those tops. And, beet greens too. When someone has limited resources, these items may be difficult to use, but we decided to offer the option for those who want to maximize their yield from a vegetable.

Any other ideas for using carrot tops or beet greens? We can pass them along.

Yes, I know it’s been two months. Much has happened. Family things. Home things. Commitments.

Thanks to those who worried about me. I am fine.

Anyone want to cut our grass while fighting with the company to find a replacement for a failing tractor?

We did replace the out of commission car.

The most traumatic. Losing my mom to massive heart failure. One day, she’s OK. Next day. Life support. Five days later, an awesome lady left us. May was not a good month.

I had to step back and take a break.

I did do my commitment to amateur radio field day. There will be a review of the W3AO effort, as I did take many pictures.

I also updated my Farms page, to reflect the changes in the local offerings. I will miss Love Dove. Thanks, John, for all you gave us.

The blog is still alive, just recovering from all the chaos in my life.

Love you, mom, who gave me the AnnieRie nickname.