Boel's Garden https://boelsgarden.com/ and Recipe Corner Thu, 08 Aug 2019 22:19:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Alliums: Starting Onions, Leeks and Shallots from Seed https://boelsgarden.com/blog/2018/02/03/starting-alliums-seed/ Sat, 03 Feb 2018 09:03:09 +0000 http://boelsgarden.com/?p=1885 Starting alliums from seed tends to mark the beginning of the beginning of the new garden season for me. This is because I start the first of my seeds this time of year, and typically the very first seeds I start are alliums. Today was no exception to that rule. I started onions, shallots and […]

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]]> Yellow tomato chicken pasta https://boelsgarden.com/blog/2017/08/30/chicken-pasta-yellow-tomato-sauce/ https://boelsgarden.com/blog/2017/08/30/chicken-pasta-yellow-tomato-sauce/#comments Wed, 30 Aug 2017 05:26:36 +0000 http://boelsgarden.com/?p=1844 aka: Pollo Giallo Pasta à la Boel Tomato season is in full swing, sometimes it feels like all I want to make is yummy tomato salsa or tomato salads. Today I felt like trying something new, and decided to make use of only yellow tomatoes for this chicken pasta. To achieve the flavor I was […]

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]]> https://boelsgarden.com/blog/2017/08/30/chicken-pasta-yellow-tomato-sauce/feed/ 1 Basil in an Earthbox https://boelsgarden.com/blog/2017/08/05/basil-growing-trimming-earthbox/ https://boelsgarden.com/blog/2017/08/05/basil-growing-trimming-earthbox/#comments Sat, 05 Aug 2017 05:39:10 +0000 http://boelsgarden.com/?p=1809 Basil thrives in Earthboxes. I grow it from seed, starting it indoors on a heatmat, then raising the seedlings under lights until they are ready to go outdoors. Be careful not to set them outside too early, basil does not like cold weather. Above is a photo I just took today of my basil. There […]

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]]> https://boelsgarden.com/blog/2017/08/05/basil-growing-trimming-earthbox/feed/ 3 Growing Blanched Leeks in an Earthbox https://boelsgarden.com/blog/2017/07/30/growing-blanched-leeks-earthbox/ https://boelsgarden.com/blog/2017/07/30/growing-blanched-leeks-earthbox/#comments Sun, 30 Jul 2017 21:37:33 +0000 http://boelsgarden.com/?p=1776 I like growing my leeks from seed, and I tend to start them about the same time that I start onion and shallot seeds, right about the beginning of February for me here in the Oregon Willamette Valley. You will need to check your proper time of starting the seeds in your area. Much like […]

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]]> Pasta Fresco https://boelsgarden.com/blog/2014/09/05/pasta-fresco/ Fri, 05 Sep 2014 19:18:25 +0000 http://ep-jan26.dev/health/?p=959 A fresh uncooked pasta sauce This is the height of tomato season where I live, and this is a great way to make use of the abundant harvest. Use organic ingredients whenever possible If you grow your own tomatoes, use homegrown of varying colors. Otherwise, try to get organic heirloom tomatoes from a farmers market. […]

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]]> Pan Fried Salmon Steaks with Pomegranate Sauce https://boelsgarden.com/blog/2014/08/06/pan-fried-salmon-steaks-pomegranate/ Wed, 06 Aug 2014 21:15:39 +0000 http://ep-jan26.dev/health/?p=940 In the image above, this was served with “Green Potatoes” and “Tomato Salad with Black Sesame Seeds”. This pan fried salmon is very delicious, and quick and easy to make. If you are short on time, this is a great choice. Sauce: 1 Tbs Shoyu 1 Tbs Rice Vinegar 1 Tbs Sesame Oil 1 tsp […]

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]]> Easy Fermented Brine Pickles https://boelsgarden.com/blog/2014/07/24/fermented-brine-pickles/ Thu, 24 Jul 2014 08:01:38 +0000 http://ep-jan26.dev/health/?p=917 Fermented brine pickles are wonderful, tasty and require no heat treatment! To make your Pickle Brine: Minimum  2.5 FLAT tablespoons of salt per QUART  of water Maximum of 3 FLAT tablespoons of salt per QUART of water [Recommended Jars are  2 quarts each] ================================================= or use this Metric Recipe: 12 very slightly rounded tablespoons salt […]

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]]> Rice Pasta with Broccoli Florets, Garlic and Shallots https://boelsgarden.com/blog/2014/07/19/rice-pasta-with-broccoli-florets-garlic-shallots/ Sat, 19 Jul 2014 20:36:46 +0000 http://ep-jan26.dev/health/?p=903 This is a fast and very tasty, healthy gluten free meal. Salt and ground pepper (I like using pink “Real Salt” from Utah, which has a wonderful mellow yet rich flavor) 1 pound Fusilli rice pasta (I use Trader Joe’s Organic) broccoli florets (small pieces) extra-virgin olive oil 4-5 garlic cloves, chopped 1-2 shallots, chopped 1/2 teaspoon […]

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]]> Morning Glory https://boelsgarden.com/blog/2014/07/10/morning-glory/ Thu, 10 Jul 2014 17:24:58 +0000 http://www.boelstoddard.com/?p=1019 We are in transition, just removed an Arbor Vitae hedge, and planted Privet instead. The privets will be marvelous for the bees and other pollinators, and also serve as a privacy hedge. While the privets are small, I decided to grow Morning Glory and other climbing flowers behind the privets. It worked out so nicely, […]

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