Category: Farmers Market

All of my posts in one spot!
August 9, 2012
Strawberry Cucumber & Mint Lemonade

Looking for refreshment that is going to help you thru this August summer heat? Talk about heat, I was just in Las Vegas where the temperature was soaring. It was the perfect poolside weather and plenty of water hydration was necessary. To bring a smile to my face and fit in with the surrounding folks […]

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July 21, 2012
Angel Hair Pasta with Salmon Sun-Dried Tomato Jalapeno Sauce

This Salmon Sun-Dried Tomato Jalapeno Sauce is made with my favorite garlic spread from Majestic Garlic, Sun-Dried Tomato Jalapeno. If you haven’t tried it, it is excellent as a spread for a sandwich, or a dip for veggies. One evening I decided to add it to this sauce and it made it that much better! […]

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July 4, 2012
Red Pepper Fettuccine

The highlight of my summer has been the co-sponsorship of Cooking with Melody in a newly opened Farmers Market in my neighborhood. It’s been incredible to have access to fresh produce, delicious food products and too see the great people in my community on a weekly basis. Farmers Markets are a growing trend and located […]

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July 4, 2012
Farmers Market Salad with Blood Orange Dressing

In addition to enjoying all of my homegrown produce, I am absolutely in love with the Farmers Market this summer. Every weekend I look forward to what’s available. I'm always in search for new finds as well as my regular must- haves. It’s been a perfect balance because even though I grow a large variety of  fruits and veggies […]

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July 25, 2011
Sugar and Spice Grilled Peaches

It’s summer time and I am smiling because my garden is in full bloom! For the past month we have been enjoying our treasured peaches. They grow big and plump. I like to pick them when they are slightly ripened. They appear firm on the outside although the flesh is pleasingly sweet with just the […]

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August 3, 2009
Summer Squash and Potato Soup

Summer Squash and Potato Soup This light, flavorful, and healthy soup is one that your family will enjoy, especially in the summer when squash is in season.   Ingredients 4 cups Italian zucchini, halved then thinly sliced 2 cups yellow crookneck squash, halved then thinly sliced ¾ cup Leeks, white and light green parts, thoroughly […]

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June 11, 2009
Zucchini Flower Quesadillas

In my first vegetable garden my zucchini’s were the most successful. They would grow as big as baseball bats and still taste sweet inside. They are most beautiful when they are small with the zucchini flower attached. You could find them at local farmers markets. Here is my take on zucchini flower quesadillas. If you can’t find zucchini blossoms you can make the recipe with zucchini alone.

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June 11, 2009
Watermelon Salad

This is a perfect salad for a summer barbeque or an evening snack.

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June 11, 2009
Heirloom Tomato Salad

I love all of the bright colors of heirloom tomatoes…yellow, red, green, orange and red. This salad is a great breakfast or lunch meal.

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