The fun of growing your own vegetables and fruits means serving your friends and family amazing foods.  And since you grew it yourself, you know the quality is the best available! ROASTED GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS by | | Recipes, UncategorizedYummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times image courtesy of damndelicious.net This recipe will definitely make you love brussels sprouts.  With the addition of bacon even your pickiest eaters will dig...

Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times Strawberry rhubarb is just good old fashion comfort food.  Personally, I love to present it and eat it with a nice scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!  PREP TIME:  20 minutesCOOK TIME:  50 minutes to 55 minutesSERVES:  8 INGREDIENTS • 1 1/4 poundsrhubarb (about 4 cups)• 1 poundstrawberries (about 3 cups)• 2large lemons• 1/2 cupplus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided• 1/2 cuppacked...

Deep Fried Watermelon      We usually eat watermelon simply cut into triangles. But fried watermelon? Believe it or not, it works and it tastes delicious! It may not be a healthy thirst-quencher, but it is a unique delicacy.  Think of it as a head start on the Kansas State Fair!      Frying watermelon utilizes the same technique as frying many other types of food. First, the watermelon is dipped into a...

Spending time outside is the best part about summer, but battling the mosquitos… not so much fun. Here are nine plants to grow that are not only beautiful or delicious, they also take the sting out of summer. Alliums (otherwise known as onions, garlic, leeks and chives) keep the buzzing at bay and also repel Japanese beetles. Try Chives, or the potent and delicious Garlic Chives. Basil will repels...

How You Can Help the Bees in Your Own Garden The following tips will help you create a beautiful garden that is helpful to bees and other beneficial insects. Create Diversity and Color: Some creatures may be color blind, but not bees. The more color and the wider variety of flowers in your garden, the better. Use Native Plants: Native bees will be most attracted to native plants that they are familiar with. Mix a few in with your favorite...