A year ago I sealed apricots, vinegar, bread, yeast and sugar in a food grade white bucket and stuck it in my HVAC intake vent. With school out, I thought I would pull it out and see what I got. … Continue reading
I have had a lot on my plate lately and it shows in my neglected garden. With spring breaking out, I thought I would go out and start preparing for planting. I was in for a happy surprise. I let last … Continue reading
“What can I grow here?” is common question the circulates among gardeners new to an area. When I first moved into my home, I started a plant list searchable by planting date in Microsoft Access. I got my information by … Continue reading
English violets (Viola odorata) take me back to the most magical days of my early childhood. My mother dipped them in sugar and served them to me as candy. Violets were one of the first plants that I drew through … Continue reading
Caroline M Hudson commented on your post in High Desert Vegetable Gardens. Caroline M Hudson 6:38pm Jul 8 Go right ahead Comment History Mary Dellavalle 6:17pm Jul 8 Thanks! May I blog your suggestion and then try it? I will be … Continue reading
Introduction When it comes to nutrients, plants can be like Goldilocks. For healthy growth and reproduction, nutrient levels have to be just right. Plants can suffer from both nutrient deficiencies and nutrient toxicity. Each species of plants has its own … Continue reading
Today I am doing some “clean the fridge cooking” prior to going out for major grocery shopping. I had a container of cooked quince puree that I needed to use. Well, it sort of looks like pumpkin pie filling……. So, … Continue reading
The storm blew most of my quince off of the tree and I have a new gluten free baking flour from WinCo bulk section that I just had to tryout. Of course, quince muffins would be my first solution. … Continue reading
One of the most productive plants in my yard is the quince. Passersby will often stop to ask, “What is that yellow fruit hanging over the fence?” When I answer, “Quince”, their confusion increases. “What is that? What do you … Continue reading
Its a perfect day for planting in the High Desert. We just had a nice October rain and there is 20% chance of rain for the rest of the day. It is warm and balmy with a light wind. In … Continue reading
The resulting salad is spicy hot, sweet and tangy, minty cool, and chewy. Continue reading
What about putting a crispy hash brown exterior on creamy chick pea polenta? Continue reading
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Quinoa is so versatile. You can do pretty much anything with it – make quinoa upma, use in salads or even soups and also use to make burgers.! Truly versatile. Plus so healthy…
I just ran into a couple of great looking blogs featuring the use of chia seeds as a thickener to make pudding. The puddings looked like cool tasty treats for hot afternoon snacks, after dinner deserts, or quick, healthy, grab … Continue reading
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Branch Loaded with Apricots. Ingredients 2 cups condensed apricot juice (about 10 cups fresh apricots reduced to 2 cups concentrated juice) 8 cups fresh apricots 71/2 tablespoons low or no-sugar needed pectin 2 tablespoons lemon…
Ingredients 2 cups condensed apricot juice (about 10 cups fresh apricots reduced to 2 cups concentrated juice) 8 cups fresh apricots 71/2 tablespoons low or no-sugar needed pectin 2 tablespoons lemon juice Optional – Sweetener to taste For different quantities … Continue reading
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Yummy! If you could eat it with a corn tortilla, you could eat it with a chick pea tortilla. “No more white stuff,” my cardiologist sternly warned me. I took to the internet for Ideas.…
Chick Pea Crust for Open Pies I found this recipe for a pie crust made with chick pea flour embedded in a chickpea quiche recipe. For now, I need a wheat free recipe to make pies out of my abundant … Continue reading
This blog has a mixture of recipes that I tried and recipes that look tempting all organized in one place. I have a mountain of plums to can and quick! They are falling off of the tree faster than I … Continue reading
April 1, 2016: The Global Pulse Confederation (GPC) and its Partners around the world continue their celebrations of the UN-declared International Year of Pulses with the launch today of the World’s Greatest Pulse Dishes, a collection of 60+ pulse-based … Continue reading
These muffins are fragrant, spicy and flavorful. They make a great grab and go breakfast or snack. The use of unrefined sugars provides a caramel flavor. The basic recipe uses drained quince sauce, which is similar to apple sauce. When … Continue reading
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Now here’s a project that doesn’t take too much time and is simply perfect for the whole family. The materials used for this are all items you can hunt for in parks or woods…
My parents came to visit when my home was relatively new. I showed my little vegetable garden to them with requests for advice. One problem that I was having was that seeds would germinate, and then disappear within a day … Continue reading
Turning the desert into an ‘oasis of healthy eating The Victorville Daily Press released an interesting article about a local gardener who uses hydroponics to grow his vegetables. Good read. By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted … Continue reading
I found an appealing recipe for Lentil Apple Muffins on the internet. Only one problem, it was a few days before payday, and I needed to cook with ingredients that I had in the pantry. I was out of lentils … Continue reading
Keyhole gardens are basically raised beds with an access path and built in compost column. After I published Keyhole Gardens are a Proven Strategy for Working With Caliche in Arid Regions, I got a ping back from Mr. Jon Moore … Continue reading
I have had both good success and expensive failures growing fruit and nut trees in my garden. My Tillman Apricot is by far my best producer. Other trees failed to survive the first year. We can have warm winters and … Continue reading
I learned some wonderful strategies for working with caliche layers under poor soils from the local gardening community. Keyhole gardens are one of the approaches. I have seen several interpretations of the keyhole garden posted on Facebook. Then some Julie … Continue reading
Little green apricots are showing up on my trees. Not a heavy set, but more than enough for me to want to find new recipes. This one looks yummy. I can’t wait to try it. I could even use marzipan … Continue reading
Yummy! If you could eat it with a corn tortilla, you could eat it with a chick pea tortilla. Continue reading
worlds-greatest-pulse-dishes-photos features an amazing, mouthwatering photo gallery of dishes made with pulses. These labeled pictures are a wonderful one stop idea shop for inspiring web searches for new recipes. See a photo you like? Copy paste the name of the … Continue reading
I looked up a source for red pumpkin seeds to grow the pumpkin listed in the following recipe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVxSXc_221g&google_comment_id=z13jwdkbkvz5glk3u22ezheofnjwg3ale&feature=em-comments I am currently looking for ways to eat without “white stuff” per instructions from my cardiologist. There are a lot … Continue reading
These tasty treats are quick, cold, and help my body handle working and gardening in the high desert heat. Continue reading
The Straight Dope: Are apricot seeds poisonous?.
Inspired by Share Your Cool & Easy Recipes for Surviving The Desert Heat by Paulette L Motzko, this donut recipe is a low heat alternative to baking bread in the summer. The donuts are deep fried on an induction burner that can be … Continue reading
Plum Jam and Jelly We are enjoying a nice harvest of Santa Rosa Plums. Today’s Project is preparing plum jam. I ran a brief web search to review that basics. The Steps in Processing Jams and Jellies proves to be … Continue reading
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