This summer we joined the local CSA ( Community Supported Agriculture) at our local farm. We bought a half-share, since there are only two of us at home. At this time of the summer, as any home gardener knows, zucchini is in abundance. So, when we pick up our farm box on Tuesdays we are loaded up with zucchini. (By the way, our CSA also supports our local food bank.) But,what to do with all of that zucchini? Well there's ratatouille - a great stew of zucchini, onions, tomatos and eggplant. Eat a batch and freeze a batch. There's also sauted zucchini with onions and yellow squash (leftovers go into an omelet for lunch the next day). And then there's the old hippie standby zucchini bread.
This summer I came across two different recipes for this versatile vegetable, thanks to the Food Network.
The first one is an Ellie Kreiger recipe:
Zucchini Roll Ups
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/grilled-zucchini-rolls-with-herbs-and-cheese-recipe/index.html
For this recipe, herb goat cheese also works well. It's also a great way to use up some of that basil in your garden.
Next is an Ina Garten recipe:
Zucchini Gratin
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/zucchini-gratin-recipe2/index.html
Both of these are going into my recipe rotation for the summer.
I hope you'll give them a try.
Happy Cooking!
Monday, July 29, 2013
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Favorite Craft Tools
We all have our favorite craft tools. Some are costly and some are as simple and inexpensive as wooden craft sticks. Some of my favorite craft tools are actually are not craft tools, but items that I have repurposed for crafting... a dental pick, tweezer, and wallpaper roller.
I use a dental pick (available at pharmacies) for many tasks. When my fingers are too big to move tiny objects into place on a greeting card, I will use the pick to move them. It also slides easily under two pieces of paper that need to be taken apart. It helps to move items into place when taking photographs. When I'm working with beads, I often will move or pick up the beads with the pick.
The tweezer is used also to pick up beads and move them into place, as well. I also like to use it when I need to add glue to the back of delicate die cuts and place them on a card.
When my bone folder is not handy, I use a wallpaper seam roller. I fact, I probably use it more than the bone folder. Its easier to hold, and more pressure can be applied with it. When adhering two papers together, I use the roller over the card to make sure it sticks. My only caution is, when stamping, make sure the ink is completely dry before rolling over it, to avoid smears.
I use a dental pick (available at pharmacies) for many tasks. When my fingers are too big to move tiny objects into place on a greeting card, I will use the pick to move them. It also slides easily under two pieces of paper that need to be taken apart. It helps to move items into place when taking photographs. When I'm working with beads, I often will move or pick up the beads with the pick. 
The tweezer is used also to pick up beads and move them into place, as well. I also like to use it when I need to add glue to the back of delicate die cuts and place them on a card. 
When my bone folder is not handy, I use a wallpaper seam roller. I fact, I probably use it more than the bone folder. Its easier to hold, and more pressure can be applied with it. When adhering two papers together, I use the roller over the card to make sure it sticks. My only caution is, when stamping, make sure the ink is completely dry before rolling over it, to avoid smears.
These are just some of my favorites...low cost and multi-purpose.
Sunday, July 7, 2013
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