One of the many things I love about the cooler weather is the change in vegetables. I really love the earthiness from the root vegetables and winter squashes that are making their appearance in the market. One of my favorites is butternut squash. I think that may be because it […]
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Pumpkin Soup
When fall rolls around, I start thinking about cooler weather and soup. Since I live in the desert southwest, though, soup weather generally doesn’t come around until the end of October. This year, though, we’ve had an abundance of rain and cooler weather, which, by the way, is making me […]
Shucking Corn
Thanks Lisa J. for posting this on the Facebook page! A new easy tip to cook corn (save the beautiful red coloring) it works on all corn, takes the hair and husk right off. 1. Put whole ear of corn into micro. for 2 – 4 minutes with the husk […]
How to Roast a Pumpkin
Many people look at a pumpkin and think “Jack-O-Lantern”. That’s fine, especially if you’re crazy about Halloween. But when I look at a pumpkin, I think “Food!”, and when my son looks at a pumpkin, he thinks “PIE!!!”
Cantaloupe Sorbet
Sandy H shared this recipe on the Bountiful Baskets Recipes Board:
Summer Squash Supreme
I told Sally that I’d be providing the “Manly Produce Perspective” on the blog since I’m one of the two male VACs (Volunteer Area Coordinators). I do love to cook but I have to admit that before I met my awesome wife, who happens to be an incredible cook, I […]
Grilling for All Seasons
I realize it may not seem like the time of year to post grilling ideas. I am a believer though in year round outdoor grilling and BBQing. One of my favorite episodes from the 80’s classic the Cosby Show is when Cliff decides to have a BBQ in the middle […]
Cantaloupe Bread with Praline Glaze
Sandy H shared this recipe on the Bountiful Baskets Recipes Board:
Fresh Plum and Oatmeal Muffins
Lanette R graciously shared this recipe on the Bountiful Baskets Recipes board.
Where Do Abandoned Baskets Go?
One of the saddest phone calls I get as an area coordinator is from a VSC reporting that someone hasn’t picked up their produce within the pickup window. Our awesome VSCs make every effort to call and try and reach participants to ensure they receive what they contributed for, but […]