Comments on: Win Free Copy of Grocery Gardening!

By: Megan

Megan — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:24:53 +0000

I adore mango with a touch of lime and chili powder. I think this comes from growing up in California and having access to a mango tree in the backyard.

By: Seasonal Wisdom

Seasonal Wisdom — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:14:32 +0000

Patricia and Kate: How interesting that you both mentioned basil... such a wonderful herb.

Did you know that the aroma of basil is also said to keep away flies?

I like to add basil right before serving, as extended heat can destroy the flavor of fresh basil.

Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see you both again. All the best, Teresa

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:59:54 +0000

My favorite herb is basil, and my favorite way to eat it is by making homemade pesto :-). It's great on pasta or caprese salad

By: Patricia

Patricia — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:54:42 +0000

I was just reading the "Grocery Gardening" book at my step-mom's home tonight and decided to do a search for it…My favorite fruit/vegetable varies from season to season but an herb that is a constant is Sweet Basil. I like it fresh in a green salad in high summer. I like it mixed with a tangy vinegar dressing poured over greens or mixed intyo potato salad. I love it in casseroles and soup. Sweet Basil even looks and smells great just decorating my kitchen window sill.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:47:47 +0000

I don't have favorites yet. Like many Ameicans I'm finally forcing myself to eat what's good for me! So vegetable with most-improved rating: carrots. Prepared in any way that disguises them. Carol Hackney

By: Seasonal Wisdom

Seasonal Wisdom — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:49:20 +0000

Hey Adrienne: Love sweet potatoes, and they're so healthy…even with a little butter. Thanks for all the nice words. Best wishes, Teresa

By: Adrienne Hedger

Adrienne Hedger — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:07:53 +0000

Fresh sweet potato + butter. Mmmmm!! I like to keep it simple. 🙂 Congrats on the book. It looks wonderful!

By: Seasonal Wisdom

Seasonal Wisdom — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:56:04 +0000

Hi Judy: I've never tried a loquat fruit before. But now you've made me curious. Thanks for your comments. Teresa

By: Judy

Judy — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:36:53 +0000

One of my favorite things about gardening is growing unusual varieties or something that is difficult to find at the store or farmers market. We have a loquat tree grown from seed (the fruit that gave me the seed came from a friend's back yard)! That free seed gives us bushels of fruit each May, which we have turned into sublime jam, chutney and liqueur. Friends loved receiving the jam as Christmas presents this year too. On top of all that, it's a fabulous fruit to eat right off the tree (even after the birds take their share).

By: Seasonal Wisdom

Seasonal Wisdom — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:00:16 +0000

Sara: Those Japanese eggplant are great on the grill, especially with all those yummy ingredients you mentioned. Thanks for stopping by. Teresa