Sesame Noodle Beans
I love growing red noodle beans (Vigna unguiculata) because they are so prolific and tasty. I throw them in stirfry, pasta, omlets and salads. But why did it take me so long to put the idea of cold sesame noodles and noodle beans together? It was simple – I made a typical sauce that normally would get put on pasta, but tossed it on cooked noodle beans instead. Here is a typical recipe for this yummy sauce from the New York Times. Simply boil the noodle beans for about 4 or 5 minutes until they are cooked but not mushy, drain and rinse with cold water, and toss with the sauce. I added red pepper and cucumber pieces from the garden for additional fresh crunch.
I think this is best served at room temperature.
Chopped Salad – Kale #1
Wednesday is for Foodies! Spending the center of the week in the heart of the home. I love a chopped salad because you have several flavors in your mouth at the same time. This one uses kale and this recipe has been known to convert "I don't like kale" folks into...
Garden Center Safari – #1
Every month I'll take you on safari to see what's interesting at local garden centers. This month we're stopping by Lensmires in Plover, WI; Cosentino's Nursery in Malibu, CA; and Flora Grubb Gardens in San Francisco, CA. Seen something great at your local garden...
Weight Loss, Gardening & Gratitude – An Introduction
On March 31st, 2013 I stepped on the scale and looked with displeasure as it read 181 pounds. “This is not acceptable,” I said. Like many people, I have gained about five pounds a year since I turned 40. After 9/11 I think I gained ten pounds in one month because all...
I Love This Plant: Corylus ‘Red Majestic’
Name: Corylus avellena ‘Red Majestic’ aka Red Majestic Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick or contorted filbert. Type of Plant: Shrub for full sun to part shade Why I love this: How do I love this plant, let me count the ways! Adaptable to most soil types. Catkins (flowers)...
A Minature Garden in a Pot
The Weekend Project - January 24 In January we must have a weekend project that dreams of a growing season garden. This design is easy and quick to create: we’re making a miniature, private garden retreat. Not a terrarium, not a fairy garden, but a small, personal...
Those Pesky Fruit Flies & Fungus Gnats!
People who bring their plants indoors in the fall often complain about the tiny “fruit flies” that might come along too. These are most likely fungus gnats although anyone plagued by gnats should check to see if the problem is really coming from their drains. Fungus...
Veggie Lemon Zest Pizza
Wednesday is for foodies: Spending the middle of the week in the heart of the home. What's special about this veggie pizza? A touch of fresh lemon zest! Either make a pizza dough from scratch (recipe below) or buy a pre-made dough at the supermarket. You Need: 1 12 oz...
I Love Calibrachoa Lemon Slice
Name: Calibrachoa Lemon Slice Type of Plant: Annual for sunny places. Why I love this: Bright, fresh yellow and white flowers all summer and fall. I planted this variety of Superbells in my front garden where it’s very sunny and hot and it flowered all summer without...
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