Summer is my favorite season on the Hillstead. I love having a garden and enjoying all of the fresh summertime foods we have here in the midwest. Here are a few of my favorites.
1. Maters
*You haven't tasted a tomato until you've tasted a home grown garden tomato. Packed with flavor they make a great side dish to any summer meal. Just peel skin, slice and sprinkle with salt.
2. Corn On or Off the Cob
*Sweet corn is so delicious. Peel the husk off the corn and boil for 5-10 min. Spread with butter and sprinkle with salt.
3. Cucumbers and Onions
* It goes by many names but no matter what you call it, its a Midwest summer staple. Slice fresh garden cucumbers and onions and place in a jar. Add 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper. Refrigerate a couple of hours before enjoying. **The vinegar takes away any sharp onion flavor
4. Scrambled Egg Sandwich.
*See recipe here (Also found in my cookbook for purchase here)
5. Wilted Lettuce Salad and BLT
**See recipe here (Also found in my cookbook for purchase here)
6. Fresh Peaches and Strawberries with Homemade Whipped Cream
*The Title says it all. Slice farmer's market peaches or strawberries and sprinkle with sugar. Refrigerate at least 30 min to get the juices flowing. Then top with homemade whipped cream. See recipe here (Also found in my cookbook for purchase here)
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