Double Amaranth Bolita Bean Soup

I grew bolita beans a couple of years ago as a dried bean and had yet to cook them.  Last week I made this bolita bean soup with amaranth leaves, amaranth grain (hence double amaranth) and purslane. 1 cup dry bolita beans, soaked overnight 3/4 cup amaranth grain 1 medium onion, chopped 2-3 garlic cloves cumin chopped hot peppers to taste veggie broth amaranth leaves purslane leaves and upper stems Sauté the onions, garlic and hot peppers in olive oil.  Add veggie...

Photo Contest Winners

We’re pleased to announce the winners of our Photo Contest.  We had a lot of great entries that you can see here. First prize goes to Paul O’Day.  He wins two-hundred dollars cash. Second prize goes to Vicki Sappington.  She wins a CobraHead Weeder and Cultivator, Garden Padd Kneeler and Brook and Hunter Garden Fork worth a total of $89.95. Third prize goes to Mike Avila.  He wins a CobraHead Weeder and Cultivator worth $24.95. Congratulations to our...

Photo Contest Entries

We received a lot of great entries for our photo contest.  Thanks to everyone who participated.  Here are all of the entries.  Click on the smaller images to see the full sized picture and caption. [portfolio_slideshow]

Growing limes in containers

Even in hot Austin, our winters get too cold to leave lime trees outdoors when temperatures dip, so I’m growing both Mexican lime, Citrus aurantifolia, and Kaffir lime, Citrus x hystrix, in containers.   Then I can move them indoors when necessary.  Mexican limes are also known as key limes.  Kaffir limes, or makrut, are grown primarily for their leaves, which are used to flavor Lao and other Southeast Asian dishes. I picked up both of these plants earlier...

Roasted Asparagus Salsa

1 ½ – 2 cups roasted asparagus, chopped (see roasted asparagus recipe here) 2 T. fresh lime juice ¼ tsp. cumin 2 T. minced green onion 2 T. medium salsa verde or salsa of your choice 1 tsp. minced or pressed garlic Salt & pepper to taste Puree asparagus, lime juice and cumin in a food processor.  Stir in remaining ingredients and serve with tortilla chips or use as a sandwich spread. This is my version of an Asparagus Guacamole recipe put out by the...

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