The weather is getting colder in Southern Ontario, and it is time to tidy up the garden. Here are six happenings in my backyard this week ... click on title for more
Fall Gardening
Tag: garlic
Garlic Soup – Sopa de Ajo
As the weather turns colder, a nice bowl of soup comes to mind. In this recipe, garlic is the star, but day-old bread is also an important ingredient ... click on title for more
Garlicky Griddled Chicken Breasts – Pechugas a la placha al ajillo
In Mexico, this chicken dish is a very popular main course on menu rotations at "comida corrida" restaurants (affordable fixed-menu diners), also delicious and easy to make for a midweek meal at home. Seasonings may be as simple as salt and pepper, with many variations, some with caramelized onions, or hot peppers, or as in this recipe, dressed with a buttery garlic and citrus sauce ... click on title for more
Garlic – Fall is the Time to Sow!
Planting garlic is recommended about four to five weeks before the first expected frost, or sometime in late fall for zones without hard frost. For example, for my area, in growing zone 6B, I should be sowing just about now … Click on image for more
Garlic – Harvesting One Crop and Planning the Next
I have been monitoring the garlic cloves that I sowed in the fall. Once at least three leaves have turned yellow, it is time to dig the fragrant bulbs … click on image for more
My Slice of Mexico 