tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post9039333993544141353..comments2023-04-06T04:35:03.613-06:00Comments on Seasonal Wisdom: Win Free Copy of Grocery Gardening!Seasonal Wisdomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03100322004379073566noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-726155761240974452010-02-13T15:24:53.778-07:002010-02-13T15:24:53.778-07:00I adore mango with a touch of lime and chili powde...I adore mango with a touch of lime and chili powder. I think this comes from growing up in California and having access to a mango tree in the backyard.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618650250961409283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-33152554396746045812010-02-13T15:14:32.750-07:002010-02-13T15:14:32.750-07:00Patricia and Kate: How interesting that you both m...Patricia and Kate: How interesting that you both mentioned basil... such a wonderful herb. <br /><br />Did you know that the aroma of basil is also said to keep away flies?<br /><br />I like to add basil right before serving, as extended heat can destroy the flavor of fresh basil.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see you both again. All the best, TeresaSeasonal Wisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03100322004379073566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-83342333076537022822010-02-13T12:59:54.513-07:002010-02-13T12:59:54.513-07:00My favorite herb is basil, and my favorite way to ...My favorite herb is basil, and my favorite way to eat it is by making homemade pesto :-). It's great on pasta or caprese saladAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13722104264333752716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-38379633443077911922010-02-12T18:54:42.596-07:002010-02-12T18:54:42.596-07:00I was just reading the "Grocery Gardening&quo...I was just reading the "Grocery Gardening" book at my step-mom's home tonight and decided to do a search for it...My favorite fruit/vegetable varies from season to season but an herb that is a constant is Sweet Basil. I like it fresh in a green salad in high summer. I like it mixed with a tangy vinegar dressing poured over greens or mixed intyo potato salad. I love it in casseroles and soup. Sweet Basil even looks and smells great just decorating my kitchen window sill.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114562418771063291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-13408169259747419212010-02-12T14:47:47.096-07:002010-02-12T14:47:47.096-07:00I don't have favorites yet. Like many Ameicans...I don't have favorites yet. Like many Ameicans I'm finally forcing myself to eat what's good for me! So vegetable with most-improved rating: carrots. Prepared in any way that disguises them. Carol HackneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-73885765423083667282010-02-10T09:49:20.731-07:002010-02-10T09:49:20.731-07:00Hey Adrienne: Love sweet potatoes, and they're...Hey Adrienne: Love sweet potatoes, and they're so healthy...even with a little butter. Thanks for all the nice words. Best wishes, TeresaSeasonal Wisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03100322004379073566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-22528357039596620512010-02-09T23:07:53.541-07:002010-02-09T23:07:53.541-07:00Fresh sweet potato + butter. Mmmmm!! I like to kee...Fresh sweet potato + butter. Mmmmm!! I like to keep it simple. :) Congrats on the book. It looks wonderful!Adrienne Hedgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871930339525777246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-31000128282225754192010-02-09T14:56:04.392-07:002010-02-09T14:56:04.392-07:00Hi Judy: I've never tried a loquat fruit befor...Hi Judy: I've never tried a loquat fruit before. But now you've made me curious. Thanks for your comments. TeresaSeasonal Wisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03100322004379073566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-45081133013518657712010-02-09T14:36:53.980-07:002010-02-09T14:36:53.980-07:00One of my favorite things about gardening is growi...One of my favorite things about gardening is growing unusual varieties or something that is difficult to find at the store or farmers market. We have a loquat tree grown from seed (the fruit that gave me the seed came from a friend's back yard)! That free seed gives us bushels of fruit each May, which we have turned into sublime jam, chutney and liqueur. Friends loved receiving the jam as Christmas presents this year too. On top of all that, it's a fabulous fruit to eat right off the tree (even after the birds take their share).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273274403775764458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-49107226511938232282010-02-09T12:00:16.451-07:002010-02-09T12:00:16.451-07:00Sara: Those Japanese eggplant are great on the gri...Sara: Those Japanese eggplant are great on the grill, especially with all those yummy ingredients you mentioned. Thanks for stopping by. TeresaSeasonal Wisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03100322004379073566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-60510835443968527402010-02-09T09:34:23.875-07:002010-02-09T09:34:23.875-07:00One of my fav things from the garden this year was...One of my fav things from the garden this year was a slice of grilled japanese eggplant, with a tomato on top with fresh basil & some mayo & garlic dolloped to hold it together. This was so good, I couldn't stop eating them!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07538405269004766055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-44025242797032684652010-02-08T15:19:57.048-07:002010-02-08T15:19:57.048-07:00Wilkwise: Cucumber right off the vine does sound y...Wilkwise: Cucumber right off the vine does sound yummy. Thanks for your comments.<br /><br />Claire: I also love potatoes with rosemary. I grill them up that way too. Appreciated you stopping by.<br /><br />TeresaSeasonal Wisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03100322004379073566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-12546483077228905002010-02-08T15:02:34.583-07:002010-02-08T15:02:34.583-07:00My favorite vegetable is the potato and my favorit...My favorite vegetable is the potato and my favorite way to eat/prepare it us to chop the potatoes, coat in olive oil and sprinkle with fresh Rosemary and then bake. Yummy!Clairehttp://becomingmyme.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-28647250743272404492010-02-08T09:18:28.539-07:002010-02-08T09:18:28.539-07:00I like to eat a cucumber just picked from the vine...I like to eat a cucumber just picked from the vine while still warm. Standing with a salt shaker on the back steps. Almost heaven.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09204583642864457273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-33551903847245261762010-02-07T09:23:10.039-07:002010-02-07T09:23:10.039-07:00Alicia: All very good points about onions... It...Alicia: All very good points about onions... It's always one of the first things I grab before cooking dinner too. Thanks very much for stopping by. Hope to see you again. TeresaSeasonal Wisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03100322004379073566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-20255457309225810262010-02-06T17:37:30.216-07:002010-02-06T17:37:30.216-07:00It's nigh near impossible to pick ONE favorite...It's nigh near impossible to pick ONE favorite fruit or vegetable, as most of them are so delicious and nutritious...so...I guess I must say onions, as they are so versatile, and so essential to so many dishes, adding so much flavor, variety and nutrition. It's good in so many ways, but my favorite,perhaps is to slice it, separate the rings,and saute...eating alone or putting it with most anything but dessert :-)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13037177154562409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-11267735337903852332010-02-05T10:15:51.605-07:002010-02-05T10:15:51.605-07:00Annica: Thanks for all the nice comments. I love b...Annica: Thanks for all the nice comments. I love basil pesto in the winter! It brings all the tastes of summer into the home during the coldest months of the year. Appreciate the RT too... xo TeresaSeasonal Wisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03100322004379073566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-76324814012855383932010-02-05T09:58:08.658-07:002010-02-05T09:58:08.658-07:00I am hungry right now so I'm drooling all over...I am hungry right now so I'm drooling all over keyboard as I read/write!<br />One of my fav herbs to grow is basil.<br />I grow tons each summer and make it into pesto which I freeze in ice cube trays and then transfer to freezer bags. This way we have garden goodness all winter long! I pop a couple cubes into tomato soup or stir into homemade pasta and top w/ chicken and roasted red peppers.<br />Now I must eat or collapse into a puddle of cravings!<br />(love your blog - tweeted @RootsandFlowers)<br />xo<br />AnnicaAnnica Janeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08081042228181519506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-14638483925559129042010-02-05T09:32:46.164-07:002010-02-05T09:32:46.164-07:00Christy e. Yum! Love strawberries ... and they'...Christy e. Yum! Love strawberries ... and they're so high in vitamin C.<br /><br />Anonymous: avocados are one of my favorites too. But I'll need some kind of name if you win this random drawing. ;)<br /><br />Thanks to you both for the comments. Hope you come again.Seasonal Wisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03100322004379073566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-27838286475267332572010-02-05T07:37:13.969-07:002010-02-05T07:37:13.969-07:00Avocados....stuff with shrimp, crab or chicken...o...Avocados....stuff with shrimp, crab or chicken...or just drizzle with a bit of aged Il Balsamico!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-7281131467950032022010-02-04T20:05:23.102-07:002010-02-04T20:05:23.102-07:00Strawberries ... topped with homemade whipped crea...Strawberries ... topped with homemade whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top of a light + fluffy shortcake.christy e.http://mywingsaremadeoffaith.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-81626863526937051832010-02-04T17:37:10.608-07:002010-02-04T17:37:10.608-07:00Holly: Oranges right off the tree are a real treat...Holly: Oranges right off the tree are a real treat. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoyed hearing about The Dinner Garden too. Sounds like a great project. TeresaSeasonal Wisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03100322004379073566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-52445868167883165342010-02-04T13:51:46.302-07:002010-02-04T13:51:46.302-07:00My favorite fruits are oranges. I like to eat them...My favorite fruits are oranges. I like to eat them warm off the tree or the counter. When they are cold from the fridge, I have to let them get to room temp. <br />I am excited to read this book!Hollyhttp://www.dinnergarden.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-67584843269072659022010-02-04T12:58:37.937-07:002010-02-04T12:58:37.937-07:00Katherine, Thanks for your comments and for the re...Katherine, Thanks for your comments and for the retweet. Much obliged, and I'm following you now.<br /><br />Susie: As promised, I'm letting folks know to also add minced garlic to your yummy bruschetta recipe above. Appreciate you sending it in.<br /><br />Lara: You're right, it's tough to pick just one. But I love the taste of avocado, lime and cilantro too. Thanks for your comments too.Seasonal Wisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03100322004379073566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422471925584035060.post-83589626352725305042010-02-04T07:13:08.381-07:002010-02-04T07:13:08.381-07:00So hard to choose a favorite! I love cilantro..mi...So hard to choose a favorite! I love cilantro..mixed up with fresh avocado and lime juice (or in practically any dish). It has such a bright, vibrant flavor!Lara @ GoodCookDorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00672088721758264178noreply@blogger.com