Author: C3

Hello! I am an Artist / Photographer masquerading as an Author by night. I have worked with Professional Photographers for seven years doing graphic design and also as a secondary photographer for Weddings and Events. I love all things creative and continue to explore the world around us and its variety of experiences.

Growing Shallots

A shallot is that unique ingredient that is neither onion nor garlic, but looks like and tastes like both. You can try substituting a bit of onion in recipes, but it just doesn’t fit the bill. They can be expensive in stores so that is why we grow them. We plant them in fall and forget about them until summer. Just like garlic, you can save the best for replanting the next fall and by doing so, have an unlimited supply.

Meatballs & Bucatini with Rustic Tomato Sauce

We throw this in the slow cooker when we are super busy but need a filling meal at the end of the day. The meatballs are super tender and the sauce is flavorful, chunky and loose. I use a mix of fresh herbs from the garden when available and dried herbs during the winter. I typically use fire-roasted tomatoes, but you can use crushed tomatoes as well.

Growing Garlic

Almost everything we cook in our house starts with garlic. It’s that flavor bomb that I almost double the amount automatically when I try a recipe. It brings a dish together. On its own, its sweet and creamy when roasted with a drizzle of olive oil, a touch of salt and pepper and good enough to just slather on bread.

Scallops with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives & Capers

Tomato season is coming to a close. The cherry tomatoes are the last plants still producing in our Garden. I love to use cherry tomatoes in a fresh sauce, bringing out their sweetness.

One last hurrah before garden clean up commences….