Some of you who read this blog know that I occasionally go on these, 10euro a week grocery challenges. Now, keep in mind that there are some months when I need to stock up and spend my full grocery allowance per month which is $400 USD a month or at today’s exchange rate in Europe [...]
This year, I’ve decided that I will weigh all of the tomatoes that are growing in my little garden. So far, early in the tomato picking season, I have picked: 598 grams or 1lb. 3oz. It’s a start! July 26th, 2010: New TOTAL 2 kilos 898 grams or 6 lbs 3 oz. Making gazpacho today! [...]
Man! I have tons of tomatoes on my 24 tomato plants! It looks like this year will be fantastic for canning tomatoes and for making gazpacho. here is the status on the other plants: zucchini- we have eaten about 6 of them so far. onions- wonderful! and I keep replanting them as I use them. [...]
I’m very encouraged by my little efforts with my garden. Again, I only have a small patch of land in the back yard, but I’m determined
Here are some photos of my little patch of garden in our backyard. We are eating plenty of Swiss Chard, fava beans, lettuce, onions and celery. This is what I do to relax and with it comes the extra benefit of saving some money on groceries. Swiss Chard
It’s just been so interesting to see the climate changes here in Spain. I remember when it was said that there were about 330 sunny days in Spain. Well, for the past few years, that has been reduced to about half! We have had winters, 3 years in a row of snow and very rainy [...]
It´s time to start my Jalapeño peppers indoor! Our friends Tom and Jeanne, sent me this fantastic seed catalog and offered to send me seeds. I chose 2: peppers and kale (see photo). These peppers are extra large and good for canning, which is my intention. Since hot peppers and not available in Spain, I [...]
I bought 3 kilos of really nice red peppers for a good price in Madrid then roasted and canned them. Here are the results: About 20 large red peppers rendered 16 jars of peppers. Amazon.com Widgets
I’ve started 2 trays of tomato seeds. Can you see the 2 tiny little sprouts? One in a plum tomato and the other a large tomato called ‘muchamiel’ and these tomatoes have red bottoms and green tops. Last year the only ones that did well, were the cherry tomatoes, of which I will plant more [...]
I realized, that I am nearly out of oregano! Yes, I can buy it here; but since I have the seeds, why not just grow it? Amazon.com Widgets It has been just freezing here…literally! The snow is on the ground and even the greenhouse is cold. I have a tray of oregano started in the [...]
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