
Bruschetta: toasted bread with tomato, garlic and basil Bruschetta is an antipasto—a “before the meal” bite or first course—except when it’s its own meal. There is much to be said for the simple, traditional bruschetta—grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt and pepper. That’s an antipasto. But when the summer
Golden raisins are moister and plumper than dark raisins. They make for delicious eating out of hand or can be added to rice pudding or as ice cream or pancake topping. The Golden raisin is almost always a Thompson seedless grape that has been treated with sulfur dioxide and then artificially dried with the hot
Cumulus clouds low in the sky and puffy Cumulus clouds commonly indicate fair weather. Cumulus clouds are often seen on bright summer days. Cumulus clouds are flat at the bottom and billowy above. They are formed by a mass of unstable air, usually air warmed at the ground that is rising. As the warm air
Protect vegetable seedlings planted in the garden from cool and cold nighttime temperatures. Protect warm-season seedlings such as tomatoes and peppers from temperatures below 55°F. Protect cool-season seedlings such as lettuce and cabbage from temperatures below 45°F. Cages and tunnels covered with plastic are quick ways to protect crops and extend the warmth needed for
Wild garlic Wild garlic is a perennial plant that grows from bulbils. There are several species of wild garlic. Wild garlic is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental but can be hard to control as it spreads. Descriptions and Life Cycle: Plants grow to 3 feet tall. Plant grows from a cluster of bulbs covered with
Summer savory Trying to cut back on salt and pepper? Try savory. There are two varieties of the herb savory to choose from: summer savory—a fast growing annual plant, and winter savory—a shrubby perennial. Both savories have a bit of a peppery bite. Summer savory has a flavor reminiscent of thyme, mint, and marjoram. It