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Monday: Weekly Family Activity–Herb Garden
I am NOT going to overdo it this year with my Spring garden like I normally do. Unfortunately it doesn’t pay off and with me less is more.
Last year the girls loved helping me put together our herb garden and we have already started it for this year.
Growing herbs saved me tons in my grocery bills, I love to cook with tons of fresh herbs and they can be costly at the store!
I love to use Boonie’s Plants, they use biodegradable peat pots which prevents transplant shock by allowing the roots to remain intact from container to soil. Bonnie’s exclusive peat pots have already prevented more than 100 million pounds of plastic from ending up in landfills. They’ve also dramatically reduced energy and petroleum required in the manufacture of plastic pots.
Now I need your help with my other garden adventure. I want to grow a “Salsa Garden” and jar the salsa to eat year round, we are big salsa snackers in my home! So I need tips on growing a “Salsa Garden” but even more importantly…
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SALSA RECIPE?
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I make my own salsa and I like to use tomatoes, red onion, garlic, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, pepper, cumin, corianger, onion and garlic powder (spices as needed). That’s the basic recipe. SOmetimes I add jalapeno for extra added kick. I also make a green tomato salsa. You can also add avocado for a chunky guacamole.
You’ve motivated me to get herbs started now. I’m splurging on the actual plants this year, have tried the 2 previous years with seeds, without success.
I’ll look for the Boonie’s. Thanks!
THIS IS THE BEST SALSA I HAVE EVER HAD & IT’S EASY TO MAKE!! (the 2nd time…LOL)
2 (15oz) cans of seasoned black beans(rinsed & drained)
1 (17oz) can of whole kernel white corn (rinsed & drained)
4-6 roma tomatoes seeded and chopped
2 ripe avacodos diced
1 red onion chopped
1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
Juice of 2 limes
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon of salt
2teaspoons of pepper
1 jalepeano chili-finely minced
Mix together in LARGE container
TIP: Use VIDALIA CHOP WIZARD (yes…it really works) on tomatoes, avacados & onion
Use Blender for cilantro & Jalepeano
I love using fresh herbs too! They really make flavors happen!
I love this salsa recipe. It’s pretty simple, but definitely fool-proof.
1 3/4 cups diced tomato (about 1 large tomato)
1/4 cup diced white onion (about half of an onion)
1 finely chopped fresh jalapeno chile (seeded, if you like, for a milder salsa)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Stir ingredients together. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving to let the flavors develop.
I am so glad you are posting about this! I am in the process of figuring out what to plant in my new garden. Where can you get Boonie’s plants?
I will have to get my mom’s salsa recipe. It is the yummiest.
I wish I had a windowsill like you. I have nowhere to grow herbs, but I would LOVE to! They’re so ridiculously expensive at the store, so we always just used dried herbs.
Ryan says the key to good salsa is tomatillos. He uses tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, garlic, cilantro, and a serrano pepper.
My salsa changes every time I make it! But I love to use a variety of peppers, cilantro and a lime. The lime is a MUST! Oh, and don\’t forget the salt. I did that one year and it was super sweet. I like fresh salsa, though. I\’ve had a hard time getting my salsa a thick consistency the way I like it for canning. I\’d love to hear which recipes you try and what your favorite turns out to be!
I really want to have an herb garden this spring. I am also planning on canning my salsa so that I have it all year round. I’m just waiting for tomatoes to come into season.
My salsa recipe is very basic – chop fresh tomatoes along with one chopped onion. Chop up one jalapeno and add along with at least one clove of minced garlic, a teaspoon of olive oil and a dash of lime juice. Add as much cilantro as you like – some people hate this herb but I add lots, because I adore it! Add kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to your liking. Mix together and allow to sit overnight before serving.
Best Salsa:
Fresh tomatoes, chopped
White onions, chopped
Fresh cilantro, stems removed
Salt to taste
Lime to taste
You’re welcome.