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July 10, 2009

Garden Update

From the Kitchen of Katie Kick

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I am so enjoying my adventures in gardening this summer. Every day it’s a treat to go out and pick what’s ready to eat. And it’s all tasted really good! We had zucchini with dinner the other night, I’ve used green onions several times, and last night we used our first bell pepper in a black bean and corn salad. Right now I have 5 zucchini in my fridge waiting to be used. I’m thinking of Zucchini Muffins, but I am open for your suggestions!

Harvested 6/25/09
This was our last head of lettuce for the season.
We used it for BLTs with Roasted Garlic Mayo.


Harvested 7/4/09
Isn’t that bell pepper funny looking?
We used it last night chopped up in a black bean and corn salad.

The Count So Far:
  • Bibb Lettuce – 8 or 10 heads (I lost track)
  • Grape Tomatoes – 24
  • Yellow Pear Tomato – 1
  • Zucchini – 6
  • Strawberries – 10
  • Green Onions – 3 bunches
  • Sugar Snap Peas – 75+ (I lost track)
  • Plus virtually unlimited access to fresh basil, cilantro, dill, tarragon, and parsley

A Few of the Meals we’ve Made:

  • Crunchy Asian Pasta Salad (sugar snap peas)
  • Double Decker BLTs with Roasted Garlic Mayo (bibb lettuce)
  • Pesto Sauce with Whole Wheat Pasta and Grilled Veggies (basil, zucchini)
  • BLT Salad with Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing (bibb lettuce)
  • Black Bean and Corn Salad (Green Onions, Cilantro, Bell Pepper)

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My lifelong interest in cooking has shown me that part of the goodness in life is enjoying delicious food with friends and family. I love trying new foods, discovering new places & things that help my family live the good life.

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  1. The Queen of Clearance says

    July 12, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    yum! Look great! We enjoy veggies from my husbands dads garden all summer long! Love it!

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  2. Jennifer says

    July 12, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    Great things coming from your garden!!!

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  3. Debbie says

    July 11, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Wow – what a beautiful & prolific garden! Ours is still growing, but we did enjoy a salad of "baby" lettuces last night. Mmmm – can't wait for my cherry tomatoes to start ripening. Love eating them right off the vine. Beautiful pictures – beautiful food! The BLT salad – YUMMO!

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  4. Green Gal says

    July 11, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Now I'm craving a BLT. I'm jealous of your garden. Unfortunately I have not been as successful this year. Your crop has inspired me for next year though!

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  5. tastyeatsathome says

    July 11, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Everything is so pretty! And your pasta salad looks amazing…so does the BLT.

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  6. Tanya says

    July 11, 2009 at 1:03 AM

    Gorgeous! My favorite thing about summer is going outside, picking veggies and using them the same day.

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  7. Rebecca says

    July 10, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    it all looks beautiful! i just posted a stuffed zuc. recipe and am going to post a muffin one tomorrow. enjoy your veggies.

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  8. Anonymous says

    July 10, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Last year when I had to get creative with zucchini, I started making zucchini parmesean. And now I think both my husband and I prefer it over chicken parm. I just sliced mine lengthwise, dipped in flour, then eggwash, and finally seasoned breadcrumbs then fried it. I served it over spaghetti and topped it with homemade spaghetti sauce (with tomatoes and peppers from the garden) and mozzerella. Brittany

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  9. Casi Leigh says

    July 10, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    I love the photos of the meals you've made with all your produce so far. Really appetizing! I adore zucchini muffins! I use this recipe:http://www.self.com/fooddiet/recipes/2008/11/zucchini-spice-bran-muffinsIt's incredibly simple and really delicious.

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  10. Lynn says

    July 10, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    I posted a choc whole wheat zuch muffin recipe today. It is good and semi healthy. I have been getting lots of it from my garden also.

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  11. Y says

    July 10, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    Oh yes, muffins! Or fritter cakes, as Zoe suggested. Especially love those with some grated cheddar in the mix.

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  12. Joan says

    July 10, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Yummy! Your lettuce was gorgeous!

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  13. Zoe says

    July 10, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    Im so jealous of your garden! It looks fabulous. Maybe make some zucchini fritter cakes with your zucchini?

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  14. Anne says

    July 10, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    I love garden-fresh produce! It looks like you're getting some great fruits and veggies! Those meals look lovely 🙂

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  15. Pili says

    July 10, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Veggie gardens are a bit of work, but sooo rewarding! Lovely looking veggies!

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  16. Dianne says

    July 10, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    I love to see what people have coming out of their garden! Looks great!

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