summer 2016 | virgin homesteader

Wild Berries

I did a little internet research for wild berries that grow in upstate South Carolina in woods near water…but that didn’t yield an identification.

Heirloom Tomatoes

They are easy to skin, which is necessary when canning. I was able to do it without first dipping them in boiling water. I hope the result will be a less mushy tomato when I open the jar.

Eggplant Season

To make eggplant parmesan I layer the fried eggplant slices with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and either turkey bacon or turkey breakfast sausage.

Prep Work

When I have a load of food from the garden, the first thing I do is wash and sort it all. The okra I go ahead and chop right away.

Summer Bliss

This is a sandwich that is only possible to make directly from the garden in July and August.

Stolen Pears

Apparently the squirrels thought that they were ready already and stole them from right under our noses.