"Gardening is a matter of your enthusiasm holding up until your back gets used to it."

– Author Unknown

Barry and his sidekick, Britta, are keepers of our rustic garden. On Thursday mornings (trash day), you can find Barry mowing and trimming out back while Britta does quality-control on the edibles.

Britta's Apple

We strive to incorporate the edible garden into our recipes. When we do, we’ll cross-post them here because it’s kind of fun to see how we’re using what we’ve got. As it stands, it looks like the mighty thyme is our aromatic winner.

For the photo-yearning viewers, all of our edibles can also be viewed by clicking on the burgundy or olive-colored headings.

For the local viewers, please let us know if you want any of these; we always have more than we could use.

Herbs

Basil

Basil

Baked Chicken with Lemon and Garden Herbs

Basil Garden Spreads

Vinaigrette Dressings

 

 

Dill

Dill

Garden Chicken Stock

Turkey and Wild Rice with Mushroom Soup

 

 

Oregano

Oregano

Baked Chicken with Lemon and Garden Herbs

Pasta Puttanesca

Spaghetti Bolognese

 

 

Parsley, Curled Leaf

Parsley, curled leaf

Boeuf Bourguignon

Garden Chicken Stock

Spicy Clam Pasta with White Wine Sauce

Vinaigrette Dressings

 

 

Parsley, Italian

Parsley, Italian

Garden Chicken Soup

Garden Chicken Stock

Spicy Clam Pasta with White Wine Sauce

Vinaigrette Dressings

 

 

Rosemary

Rosemary

Baked Chicken with Lemon and Garden Herbs

Herb Wine Reduction

Roasted Butternut Puree

 

 

Sage

Herb Wine Reduction

Roasted Butternut Puree

Turkey and Wild Rice with Mushroom Soup

 

 

Tarragon

Tarragon

Vinaigrette Dressings

 

 

Thyme 

Thyme

Baked Chicken with Lemon and Garden Herbs

Boeuf Bourguignon

Clam Chowder

Coq Au Vin

Cranberry Red Wine Reduction

Herb Wine Reduction

Garden Chicken Soup

Garden Chicken Stock

Roasted Butternut Puree

Roasted Red Pepper Puree

Tomato Sauce

Turkey and Wild Rice with Mushroom Soup

Vinaigrette Dressings

 

Leafy Greens

Arugula

Arugula

Arugula, Prosciutto and Gruyere Omelet

 

 

Chard

Swiss Chard

Zuppa Toscana

 

 

Lettuce

December 2009 Harve

Autumn Citrus Salad

Winter Salad with Apple, Walnuts and Asiago

 

 

Spinach

Roasted Beets with Tangerine, Spinach and Chevre

Spicy Italian Sausage with Garlic Cream Penne

 

 

Vegetables

Beets

Beets

Roasted Beets with Tangerine, Spinach and Chevre

 

 

Carrots

Carrots

Boeuf Bourguignon

Garden Chicken Stock

Turkey and Wild Rice with Mushroom Soup

 

 

Onions

Onion Bud

Piles of Onions

Boeuf Bourguignon

Caramelized Onions

French Onion Soup

Garden Chicken Stock

Turkey and Wild Rice with Mushroom Soup

 

 

Shrubs and Vines

Bell Pepper

Green Bell Pepper 

Red Bell Pepper

Roasted Red Pepper Puree

 

 

Tomato

Beefsteak Tomatoes

Cherry Tomatoes

Roasted Tomato Soup

Tomato Sauce

 

 

Fruit Trees

Apple

Apple

Winter Salad with Apple, Walnuts and Asiago

 

Lemon

Lemon

Baked Chicken with Lemon and Garden Herbs

Basil Garden Spreads

Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

Double Berry Lemon Scones

 

 

Tangerine

November Basket of Tangerines

Autumn Citrus Salad

Citrus-Soy Chilean Sea Bass

Roasted Beets with Tangerine, Spinach and Chevre

 

What’s in your garden,

and what do you make with your goods?

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