Time flies when you're having fun and I've certainly enjoyed the summer so far. I love to cook and living in the Okanagan has given me a panarama of good fresh fruits and veggies. I have a small garden which works to give me lettice, onions, spinach, tomatoes, potatoes, peas, broccoli, cabbage and several types of greens.
I frequent the Farmer's markets in Vernon and Enderby and enjoy the organic array of locally produced veggies. I've already made my pesto, but the basil continues, and so I'll make some more before summer ends. I also want to make parsley pesto. I made peach salsa today and will make another batch - it's so good, I think Christmas presents will be in order! It contains peaches, onions, hot peppers, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, vinegar and honey. Very tasty.
We attended the Grindrod Garlic Fest today and what do you know......I've added 10 varieties of garlic to my pantry. Didn't even know there were that many! I really enjoyed seeing the producers from Salmon Arm and Tappen, as well as Enderby, Keremeos and Trinity Valley. It was great.
I also bought a case of blackberries. They're so good, I've frozen some already, but made a pie today -recipe off the internet! And will make jam tomorrow. I've also made some vinegar, as I really like the fruit vinegars in my salads all winter.
Life is Good and we are really enjoying all the fresh tastes from the garden and orchard this summer. Hope you are too.
