So, we finally got a good hard frost in Boise the other night, the 24th or so of October. Late for us! When the frost comes, many of the plants in the garden turn instantly black, and kind of weirdly smelly. Though it’s not a pretty sight, I have to admit that the first hard … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Mom’s Zucchini Bread
In honor of my Mom’s recent visit to Boise, I’ll post her zucchini bread recipe. I’ve been eating this one since I was little, when her garden produced an overabundance of the dreaded green squash. We haven’t had a hard frost yet in Boise, so we’ve still got some of them lingering about. If you … Continue reading
Fresh Raspberry Tart
I have to admit that one of my favorite parts about being Farmer Marty’s girlfriend is that I get to eat as many raspberries as I want. Well, at least when they’re in season, and sometimes I do have to help pick them, but he has quite a crop in his backyard, still going strong … Continue reading