Friday, July 29, 2011

Raspberries

I am starting to see a few ripe raspberries. We should have some at market next week!

First Tomatoes

I picked the first ripe tomatoes out of the hoophouse this morning! I am so excited. There will be lots more to come!


Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Summer Squash Rolls

The fun bread I made this weak was summer squash rolls. It is a great way to use all the zucchini in the garden right now. My mom made these when I was young, it was one of the few ways I liked summer squash. Now I love squashe multiple ways but these are still one of my favorites. The original recipe came from the Whole Foods for the Whole Family cook book but I have changed it a little bit.

3 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp. yeast
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. dillweed
1/4 cup oil
1 cup grated zucchini or yellow squash
3/4 cup milk
1 egg

In a large bowl combine 1 1/2 flour, yeast, sugar, salt, garlic, onion and dill. In a suacepan heat oil, squash, and milk to 120 degrees. Add to flour mixture. Add egg and stir. Add enough flour to form a soft dough. Knead about five minutes. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down and divide into16 balls. Place in two greased round cake pans. Let rise until nearly double, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 - 30 minutes or until golden



Morning Light

Farm Kittens

Our barn cat had five kittens a few weeks ago. They are very cute. Hopefully they will help keep the mouse and gopher population down :)


Homemade Bread

I have been making bread every Monday. I usually make some whole wheat sandwich bread and then I like to try to make something different. This week I made cinnamon bread. The recipe came from a little book called "In a Copper Kettle" That my Grandma gave me several years ago. It contains recipes from around the world. This bread recipe is from Portugal. It is a delicious bread. It goes fast around here.





Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Full Table

Strawberries are Ripe!

Our first Strawberries are ripe! We brought the to the market today and they went fast.
I love the smell of the strawberries while I am picking them. And of course I get to eat any with little holes in them. So delicious!


Ready Soon...

Cucumbers

Yellow Crookneck

Tomatoes-these will still be awhile:(

Sungold Cherry Tomato- almost ripe!

Harvesting for Market


David Selling Vegetables

Lovely Lettuce

I love the variety and colors of lettuce. This year we are growing around 10 or 12 varieties. It is fun to arrange all the colors in a basket at the market. And they make a very pretty salad!