Tag Archives: Garlic

Tomato Soup

Posted on October 30, 2011 by hortophile

The other day I found a recipe online for Garlicky Tomato Soup that looked like it would be really tasty.  So I adapted it to the ingredients I had on hand, and came up with this version of Tomato Soup. … Continue reading →

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Oven Roasted Potatoes

Posted on October 9, 2011 by hortophile

I made these delicious roasted potatoes for supper tonight, the family loves them.  They’re certainly a favourite recipe of my kids and husband, and I like them too! I used my homegrown Satina potatoes, peeled and chopped into 2-3” chunks.  … Continue reading →

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Betterghetti

Posted on August 25, 2011 by hortophile

I’m almost embarrassed to write this post, but I’ve been told that this recipe is too tasty to not share.  It’s the completely lame name of this dish that I’m embarrassed about, but I came up with it, so I … Continue reading →

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My New Herb Garden

Posted on January 19, 2011 by hortophile

My new herb garden is an indispensable part of my new garden.  I absolutely love cooking with fresh herbs.  They can transform a humdrum dish into a gourmet delight, and raise the level of my mediocre culinary skills considerably.  Plus … Continue reading →

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Roasted Tomatoes

Posted on January 16, 2011 by hortophile

What do you do with too many tomatoes?  Some people make sauce, can them or dry them; there are a multitude of methods of preserving tomatoes.  My favourite thing to do with a glut of love-apples is roast them. To … Continue reading →

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Next Steps…

Posted on November 23, 2010 by hortophile

The first spring and summer is a blur, and more heavy work than I had ever thought it would be.  Of course I was trying to establish my new garden without much more than a couple wheelbarrows and hand tools.  … Continue reading →

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