Busted

Exposed. I asked for it!

I've been following the Blogging Barista for quite some time-

great blog tips and brand ideas. In May, I wrote in for her "Monday

Makeover Challenge" and it came in my mail box a couple of days ago!

I was so excited and nervous...almost scared to read it. After months

of tweaking my blog using various sources, the Barista came through!

Don't mind sharing the results- all constructive! I've already put some

of her suggestions in place.

Here is the link

http://www.bloggingbistro.com/blog-makeover-of-the-week-mlchgarden/

Blessings from the Garden.

ML

ps. my camera is back!

PESTO, presto!

EASY recipe used for Herbs:Floral & Culinary

demonstration Saturday...

Many variations, but this was simple!

Use pesto to mix with pasta, instead of mayo

on sandwiches, "sauce" for chicken....

2 Tablespoons coarse chopped walnuts or pine nuts

(may lightly toast pine nuts, but not necessary!)

3 garlic cloves, peeled

3 Tablespoons EVOO

4 Cups Basil leaves

1/2 Cup grated fresh Parmesean

1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste

Need a food processor, or I used an Oster hand blender. Drop pine/walnuts and garlic into

processor container, let her rip, add olive oil, basil, cheese and salt...Process until very finely minced. Refrigerate and be creative!

Blessings from the Garden

ML

PS...I'd love to hear your take on PESTO!

It's Getting HOT in here, I'm gonna...

Water!!!

The State of Georgia is no longer experiencing the drought which began in 2007.

However, there are some guidelines for Richmond and Columbia Counties regarding outdoor watering in order to conserve water.

The State recommends no outdoor watering between the hours of 10am and 4pm. This is a good idea because watering in the middle of day will result in a great deal of water evaporation...wasteful!

Even ending addresses like mine...3206

Water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

Odd ending addresses 3205

Water on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays

Looks like we will still observe no watering on Monday.

Even though we are not experiencing drought conditions, we need to conserve water.

Blessings from the Garden

ML

Squash Ideas

Some ideas for the lucky ones who escaped the

Squash Vine Borer..excerpts from Facebook Fans

and Famous Writers!

Blessings from the Garden

ML

J

Dudley Guitton

Just scoop out the seeds, cut into hunks, toss is olive oil, salt and pepper and roast in the oven. Yum.

June 8 at 10:21am · ·

Dudley Guitton

Unless this is the tiny kind and you just cook them whole. I can't tell from the photo.

June 8 at 10:22am · ·

Teresa Newsome Quarles

I split mine down the middle, place face down, roast as Dudley does, then make a Gremolata with lemon rind, lemon juice, capers, garlic, olive oil, and either parsley or dill. Last time I did this, I used dill since I had it. It was delish! Oh, and I used a variety of squashes.

June 8 at 10:45am · ·

Mary Louise Hagler

it's pretty small, wondering if I took off vine too early. i'll wait for the butternuts to finish and cook all together. will post on my website and your comments... thanks.
need to go get some capers and lemon ♥ ♥ ♥

June 8 at 12:37pm · ·

Beth Nathan Calhoun

I love roasted butternut squash!

June 8 at 2:12pm · ·

Virginia Kilmer Veale

Patty pan squash is so delish! Haven't had it in years. My daddy used to grow it, and it doesn't get large. Mama used to dredge in egg wash and flour, then pan fry. But that's not really healthy. But oh, so good!

June 8 at 5:51pm · ·

Patricia Lanza

Steam it first to get it semi-tender then saute in olive oil and garlic for flavor or place on baking sheet and oven roast for brown glaze. can also put on grill and bruse on OL & garlic. This is for whole squash or you can slice it and saute it but the presentation is diminished.

June 9 at 10:51am · ·

Louise Grover Meadows

someone just gave me one.....

June 9 at 10:56am · ·

Weekend Inspiration...

God yells at me often. Not in a bad way, but instead of whispering, he YELLS!

I never have to wonder about signs!

Several instances over the past few weeks, mother's 85th, troubled friends, and cancer in the family, have led me to ask the questions..."Is my life as useful as it could be?" and "Will I be satisfied with my life at 80?"

Yesterday at Mass I copied a sentence out of our Missal which summarized yesterday's Gospel readings.

"The whole adventure of life is a gift, one we could never earn but only receive."

Last night while reading the August 2010 issue of Success Magazine, I came across "Living a Useful Life" by John C Maxwell. He pointed out that for him the relationships we form, the decisions we make, and the experiences we encounter determine the usefulness of our lives.

There is always room for improvement in these areas. Maxwell points out 5 Rules of Relationships:

• Get along with yourself
• Value people
• Make the effort to form relationships
• Understand the reciprocity rule
• Follow the golden rule

I am sure I'll be yelled at again, so I'll share!

Blessings from the Garden

ML