Rose has been at it again. She made some sun dried tomatoes last week and we have had them in a few dishes this week. She made a great spread for crackers that she served at the church this morning using homemade pesto and the tomatoes (check out that recipe too!).
August 30, 2009
Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipe
Sunday afternoon
I was lazy on Saturday and didn’t get anything accomplished in the yard/garden. Gambled that the weather would be better on Sunday, and I was right. Overcast, about 74 degrees, rain threatening later. Perfect time to be in the yard.
- Got the grass mowed while Rose tackled weeds in our flower beds out front. The front looks so much better after a little care…
Then there is the garden…
- I found about a 5 lb. pumpkin hiding on the vine. We have been pretty good about pruning the babies all summer, but missed this one sometime early last week. Anyway, it has been plucked and the big pumpkin continues to grow. I have no way of estimating the weight anymore since it has been immovable for over a month. I discovered that the county fair is over a week later than in 2008. Not sure if i can keep the plant going that long. Time will tell. (Plus, I will be in Denver the week of the fair–hope that I can get all the arrangements made.
- Re-trellised a cantaloupe. There are a few on the vine in the square foot garden. One is getting ripe and is on the ground. Another couple hang from the vines on the trellis. One needed some help, so it is in a stocking tied to the frame. We’ll see wghat happens.
- Transplanted some cabbage/broccoli and bok choy. Need to get some more started in the window this week.
- Cleaned up around the garden. My back has been sore much of the week (a disc golf injury no less) so I have not been as dutiful as I would have liked. I always feel better after a few hours in the garden.
Hope your weekend has been a good one!
August 28, 2009
Getting Real About the High Price of Cheap Food
Saw a link to this TIME Magazine article today on the ASAP mailing list:
Daikon radishes
I grew some Daikon in one of my gardens a decade ago, they were not so impressive since the ground was hard and rocky. One of these days I will try them again. Maybe next spring.
I spent 5 years in Japan and got to taste them prepared in dozens upon dozens of ways. They are not an exotic vegetable there, but here in the USA, they would be.
I happened across this audio piece on NPR this morning:
Daikon: Unearthing the Radish with Soul (3 min clip)