Garden Veggies and a Recipe. . . .

Our garden is coming along and I have learned a few things:  1. we cannot grow Brussels sprouts in the Summer, 2. cauliflower needs shade, and 3. I love cucumbers.  I am sad our pod people did not grow, we will try them again in the fall.  I do not think we will try cauliflower again, it seems futile.  On the upside my herb garden is doing wonderfully, I have dried lots of oregano, basil and sage.  Mark dug our potatoes and onions and we have them stored.  We have our first zucchini and I made an amazing pasta with it the other night, I will share that recipe at the end of this post.  I do believe the hubbs and I could live out of our garden, the boys on the other hand, require meat and other stuff. They are broadening their pallets though, with some veggies.  Our cucumbers are coming in like crazy, cannot wait to do some pickles with my very own fresh dill.  There is just nothing better than fresh veggies and herbs. 
Update on Sprat, we got to meet the girlfriend this week.  She came for a visit and Sprat took her on the sweet tea tour of our little area.  She is from the Boston area and this was her first trip to the South.  Sprat took her to all of his stomping grounds and local watering holes.  She went to Church with them ( I was working) yesterday and then to watch adult lacrosse Summer league.  She had not seen Sprat play lacrosse at school since his season was cut short with the school closing. 

Here is my Zucchini recipe:

2-3 zucchini sliced thin
1 box angel hair pasta
2 cloves garlic pressed
2 onions sliced
4 Basil leaves torn
3 stems of lemon thyme
olive oil
white wine

Saute garlic and onions in olive oil and then set aside,  add sliced zucchini to the oil and saute until tender add a little wine and continue cooking.  Add back the garlic and onions that you set aside and simmer then add Basil and Thyme with another splash of white wine and cover to simmer a little longer.  Boil your pasta and when it is done throw it in  with your Zucchini another dash of wine and cover on low. 
You can add mushrooms, peppers and pea pods if you would like.  I did not have those on hand the other night.
Serve with some fresh grated Parmesan cheese. 

What are You Eating at Your Super Bowl Party ????

What is everyone cooking for the Super Bowl?  I do not normally fix anything, we usually go to the in laws for a Super Bowl party.  This year the hubbs and I are going to have our own Super Bowl party.  I have been working a lot of days then nights, I am not complaining because it is very rewarding and the money is not bad either.  My time off is very precious and with Sprat at school and Big T is going to a friend's house for their party, this is a wonderful opportunity for my hubby and I to spend a quiet evening at home with no rushing off to here or there.  This is part of my non New Year's resolution, taking care of me and saying no sometimes. 
I am going to cook for my hubby and myself some yummy appetizers that I have not made in a long time.  I used to entertain quit a bit but life got so hectic I stopped doing it. 
I am going to have some fun this Sunday and cook and enjoy my time with my hubby. 
Here is a little sample of what I am going to fix:
Seven layer Mexican dip you can find on pinterest
pickles and olives
red pepper jelly over cream cheese
black bean enchiladas(homemade)
pizza dip also on pinterest

Looking forward to spending a nice quiet evening with good food, the hubbs and a little football and maybe some funny commercials.