Zucchini

Anyone who has planted zucchini squash will know what the “abundant” means.  It is one vegetable that, once planted, resembles Jack’s beanstalk.  That is, the zucchini vine never stops growing, so the problem is now, “what do we do with them all? Why we might wonder why such a plethora of vegetables doesn’t exist with [...]

Zucchini Boat Gratin

4        zucchinis 4        tablespoons olive oil 1        medium onion, finely chopped 8        ounces soy vegetable protein crumbles, or chopped mushrooms 1        clove garlic, mashed 1        fresh fennel julienned 4       cups skim milk 3        tablespoons cornstarch 1        tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 1/8   teaspoon fresh nutmeg 1/8   teaspoon allspice salt and pepper to taste -To make the boats; In  a [...]

How to Save Your Golden Summer Vegetables and Herbs for Your Cold Days

Around this time of year the question I am usually asked by people I meet in the stores or from people who send me e mails is:  What do I do with the vegetables and herbs that are coming out of my garden so profusely?  It appears that eggplant is the vegetable of choice for [...]

Much Ado About Zucchini , part 1

Anyone who has planted zucchini squash will know what the “abundant” means.  It is one vegetable that, once planted, resembles Jack’s beanstalk.  That is, the zucchini vine never stops growing, so the question now, “what do we do with them all?” And we might wonder why such a plethora of vegetables doesn’t exist with hard [...]