Recipes from The Optimistic Farmer
Utilizing the fruits and vegetables you grow is one of the greatest things about the gardening lifestyle! When you add ingredients to your favorite recipes that were harvested from your garden, you know you are adding healthy food to your diet. Yes, it may be easier to go to the store and buy what you need, gardening is definitely a way of life....so if you don't have a green thumb, make a friend that does or support your local farmers to add a certain taste to your recipes that you just cannot get from the store!
Peach Pie Baby!
Peach pie is always a treat, with whip cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream! YUMMY! If you were lucky enough to freeze or can peaches the next few months is a great time to make a peach pie! You can use the frozen pie crust, deep dish, or make your own pie crust. Slice peaches into the size desired mix with brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, pecans (optional), some butter, a little salt. Pour into pie crust, cover if desired and bake! Now that you are thinking about it you can google your favorite recipe!
Mediterranian Salad
Ingredients
1 Cucumber (diced or sliced)
½ Red Onion (thinly sliced)
1 Cherry Tomatoes (or grape, halved)
1 c Olives (Black or Kalamata)
1 c Feta cheese cubes
2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
Juice of half a lemon
1 tsp Dried Oregano
Salt and Pepper to taste
¼ c Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Mix all ingredients together and enjoy a delicious side salad or light main course!
