Let's face it...we don't always have time to bake a cake from scratch. But we can take a store or bakery purchased cake and personalize it with fresh flowers. Here are some edible flowers and petals you can safely put on a cake, but be sure to use plants that haven't...

In mid-September the garden is still producing and one of our favorite meals is one that is created with what's still available. Chopped salads can be made of any veggie you have on hand. We served this one with sliced garden tomatoes, grilled chicken and slices of...

My mother-in-law, Misa Fornari, used to prepare these. She swore that the only time to make them was in the summer when you could get real, home or locally grown tomatoes and she was right. Ingredients: Ripe tomatoes, as many as you have or will fit into the baking...

I grow a variety of squash called Costata Romanesco. Zucchini Costata Romanesco D2053A (Green) 25 Heirloom Seeds by David's Garden Seeds It is robust and produces steadily even when the leaves get mildew. It's an interesting summer squash in that even when the squash...

Those with veggie gardens often find themselves overrun with zucchini and other summer squash at this time of year. Roasting is a perfect way to use up many squash at one time, it's delicious, and the squash can be used in salads, sandwiches, or main dishes. In fact,...

As regular readers of this blog know, Wednesday at Coffee for Roses is for foodies...we spend the middle of the week in the heart of the home. Today, however, before we go into the kitchen I feel compelled to briefly talk what plants are all about. You see, every...

Love to grill? Want a barbecued dish that both omnivores and vegetarians will love? Look no further than chard. This is a delicious and quick-to-prepare chard and cheese dish. You will need a grilling tray so you can easily prepare and transport this chard to the...

Got zucchini or other summer squash? You've got the fixings for a great cold summer soup!    

When the garden is producing an abundance of vegetables, herbs and flowers, it's time to make some festive and delicious tarts. We'll start with a photo of the finished tart but know this: the flower petals are placed on the tarts after they are done and the oven is...

Years ago I used to make the green bean pâté recipe out of the The Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen. Over time my recipe has evolved from that original as I've added flavors and substituted ingredients. It is still a favorite at the time of year when green beans...