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How Does Your Garden Grow? | Early Summer, 2015

July 12, 2015 by Brett Youmans 2 Comments

Early Summer photographic highlights of this delightful backyard garden.

Blink and you miss it. Subtle changes in the garden occur throughout the day and I often find myself watching nature's showstopping display while accomplishing nothing.  I know this time is fleeting and I want to soak it all in.  It's ridiculously … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: chard, Chickens, corn, Dill, eggplant, flowers, Fresh From the Garden, garden, gardening, onions, tomatilla, tomatoes, zinnias

Olive Oil Grilled Corn on the Cob

July 8, 2015 by Brett Youmans 1 Comment

There are several ways to cook corn on the grill. You can wrap it in foil or just throw it on the grill, but if you want über moist corn with a fragrant smokey-charred flavor, follow these simple steps and you’ll be enjoying delicious grilled corn on the cob in no time. Carefully peel back the husks leaving them attached to the base of the corn; remove and discard silk. Under running water, use a vegetable brush to remove any excess silk. Pull husks back over corn and place in the bowl of cold water. Let soak for 10 minutes. Remove corn from water, drain, and pat dry. Lightly oil the grill grate and place corn on hot grates for 3 minutes. Turn and grill for another 3 minutes. This allows the corn to steam and cook inside the husk. Remove from heat and carefully pull back the husks exposing the corn. Generously brush corn with the olive oil and return to hot grill, turning with tongs as necessary to achieve lightly charred grill marks on the corn, about 15 minutes. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

The fields have been plowed, the seeds have been planted and, with just the right mix of sun and rain, delicious ears of one of summer’s finest offerings — sweet corn — will soon be available in grocery stores and farm stands near you if not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Grilling, Popular Posts Tagged With: Colavita, corn, Fresh From the Garden, Recipes, Summer

Watercress Salad with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

June 9, 2015 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

watercress is the most ancient of the green vegetables and its use can be traced back to Greek and Roman times. It’s one of the few greens I don’t grow because I can’t keep up with its thirst for water, but I love the peppery bite and just crave it sometimes. It’s delicious alone or mixed with other greens. It’s also excellent in soups and smoothies as well. Watercress is definitely a Super-Veggie and is trademarked as the Super Leaf—ounce for ounce, watercress has more vitamin C than an orange and more calcium than whole milk. Watercress is packed with beta-carotene and vitamin A, and is a better source of vitamins C, B1, B6, K, E, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, and Potassium than apples, broccoli, and tomatoes. That makes me want to eat some stat! It's perfect in this Watercress Salad with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette. | GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

Have you tried watercress? It’s Mother Nature’s version of a natural, good tasting multivitamin! According to Watercress.com — and by the way, do all vegetables have their own website?!? — watercress is the most ancient of the green vegetables and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: carrots, Colavita, Fresh From the Garden, Olive Oil, peas, Radish, Salad, Side Dish, watercress

Asparagus, Leek, and Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche with Herbed Olive Oil Crust

April 8, 2015 by Brett Youmans Leave a Comment

Everyone needs a perfect quiche recipe in their repertoire and this one bakes up just right every time. Packed with spring’s bounty of fresh flavors, I can’t decide which I like more: The filling or the crust! GreenThumbWhiteApron.com

I love a good brunch and I was excited when my friends at Colavita asked me to whip up something special for a Fresh From The Garden spring brunch!  Just like spring, the humble egg has long been associated with rebirth and renewal — the circle of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Garden, Popular Posts Tagged With: Asparagus, Breakfast, Brunch, Fresh From the Garden, Olive Oil, Quiche, recipe, tomatoes

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Beets are one of the first things I get planted in the garden every year. Depending on the variety, they’re ready from seed to table in about 60 days. While we mostly associate this versatile vegetable with its deeply hued taproot, did you know the leaves are also edible? As they grow to maturity in the garden, I enjoy clipping the leaves for fresh crisp salads and quick stir-fry dishes. GreenThumbWhiteApron.com
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Strawberry blossoms are an indication of a heavy crop this year.
Perfect Steamed Eggs! The only sure-fire trick is to use old eggs. As eggs age, they gradually lose moisture through the pores in their shell and the air pocket at the tip expands. The pH of the whites also changes, going from a low pH to a relatively high pH, which makes them adhere less strongly to the shell. Farm-fresh eggs will always be tricky to age. Ideally, buy your eggs a week or two before you plan to boil them and let them age in the fridge.

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