Monthly Archives: August 2021

Corn

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Hard to believe corn was developed from a grass, but that’s the story. Teosinte, corn’s ancestor, didn’t look much like our tall stalks with plump ears; amazing what a few thousand years of careful selection can lead to. We may … Continue reading

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Melon and Watermelon Recipes

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You can freeze melons as melon balls and they will taste pretty good, but melon rind pickles are about the only other way to preserve them. Melons are nearly always served in fresh form. A mixed melon salad with cut-up … Continue reading

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Melons and Watermelons

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One of the best reasons to have a big summer garden is to grow melons and watermelons. Sitting on the back porch (or anywhere else) eating watermelon and vying with the kids to see who can spit the seeds the … Continue reading

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