Category Archives: Cooking from the Garden

Hot Stuff

Posted on November 2, 2010 by itfarmer

I grew hot peppers for the first time this year, even though I’m not a big fan of spicy food. I figured my nephew would find a use for them, as he enjoys spicy food. I planted a row of … Continue reading →

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Sauteed Swiss Shard

Posted on October 24, 2010 by itfarmer

After chasing the chickens out of the greenhouse, I noticed a row of green in the garden. The Swiss Shard was still growing, and had not been killed by the frost. I did a search, and found that shard will … Continue reading →

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Fall Omelette

Posted on October 20, 2010 by itfarmer

Now that the first frost has cleared most of the garden, it’s time to enjoy the harvest. Throughout the summer, I’ve been dicing and freezing various veggies for use in the months when they would not be available. I’ve got … Continue reading →

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Weekend Roundup 09/19/10

Posted on September 20, 2010 by itfarmer

I’ve decided to take a new approach with regards to my chickens. Up to this point, I’ve kept them in a chicken house, with a fenced in run. Since the garden is well picked over, It seemed appropriate to release them … Continue reading →

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Tomato Jelly

Posted on September 16, 2010 by itfarmer

Tomato Jelly !? Sounds gross, but just like Zucchini pancakes, it’s something you have to try before passing judgment. I was quite reluctant to try it, but since then, I’ve been dieing for more. It actually tastes like Strawberry Jelly, … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Tomatoes

Posted on August 24, 2010 by itfarmer

Stuffed Tomatoes are new to me, and I’ve never tried them before this growing season. The whole idea sprang from a variety of tomatoes that I’ve grown this year: Yellow Stuffers. After reading about this oddity, I did a google … Continue reading →

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New Chics and New Pics

Posted on August 14, 2010 by itfarmer

I’ve snapped a lot of pictures today, as it’s been one of those days where a world of difference unfolds.  A few days ago, I decided to trade my old rooster in for one of the roosters I had hatched … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Zucchini

Posted on August 3, 2010 by itfarmer

Now that Zucchini Season is in full swing, I’ve been trying all manner of ways to eat it. I’ve found it makes a wonderful pizza topping, with pepperoni, onions and peppers. The taste was very unique, and quite enjoyable. The … Continue reading →

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Sausage, Peppers and Onions

Posted on July 28, 2010 by itfarmer

I like to eat some of the freshest food possible, as it really makes a noticeable difference in my health. For dinner, I thought I would cook some sausage, mixed with Peppers and Onions. This recipe is one of the … Continue reading →

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A “Double Dog” and Fried Zucchini

Posted on July 18, 2010 by itfarmer

One of the things I love about a garden are the endless possibilities for variety. Today, we thought it would be great to eat some zucchini, and since that wouldn’t quite be a well balanced meal, hot dogs were added … Continue reading →

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