Recipes

Food Swapping and Apple Cranberry Conserve

Have you ever participated in a food swap? This idea is something I first came across on the Bountiful Baskets Facebook Page. Someone had mentioned starting one up in Texas, and it got me a bit curious, so I started googling “Food Swap“. It turns out that food swapping is […]

Butternut Squash Soup

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 […]

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 […]

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!!!”

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 […]