Since I’ve moved to the south, I’ve been schooled about the fabulous hatch chiles. I love walking into all the grocery stores to the smell of roasting hatch chiles. Before I moved to Texas, I was totally deprived of this deliciousness. We are lucky to stock up on the through […]
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Who Can ♥♥♥♥ the Salt Lake County Firefighters Like We Do………..Ain’t Nobody Loves ’em Like WE DO!
Did you know that any abandoned or refused produce (that is still in good shape) must be donated to our local fire stations? I have had the wonderful opportunity to visit with some of our local firemen these last few weeks, by delivering abandoned baskets to them. They ever so much […]
Blueberry Watermelon Smoothie
This refreshing blueberry and watermelon smoothie lets the delightful sweetness of ripe blueberries take center stage, but also letting the refreshing coolness of the watermelon peek through. Great smoothie for a hot summer day!
Pasta cooked on the grill
There are no bounds to the foods that I will cook on the grill. I love the smoky flavor that the grill gives food and I avoid using my stove or oven in the summer. This pasta dish is really easy and scrumptious.
Shaved Summer Squash Salad
I love to take advantage of summer squash while it is in abundance in our baskets, at farmer’s markets or from friends who are eager to get rid of their bumper crop. Wherever you are getting your summer squash fix, they are perfect for blending with other ingredients or in […]
Kasundi… ketchup’s Indian cousin
I’m not a big fan of normal ketchup. I know, I’m weird but I don’t even keep it in my house. I just find that it is generally oversweet and can overpower the flavors of whatever you are putting it on. With that being said, I think that Kasundi is […]
Southwestern Jicama Slaw
The first time I saw a jicama was when it came in my basket one week. I had NO IDEA what in the heck I was supposed to do with the brown rooty-turnipy looking thing. After lots of playing around, I have since decided that using it in a slaw […]
Fruit salad with yogurt dressing
I just love summer produce! All of my favorite fruits are at their prime in the summer so I take advantage during the season. This recipe works well with whatever fruits you have on hand so substitute pretty much anything. Everyone will love this delicious fruit salad tossed with a […]
Curried Broccoli Salad
In the summers, I try to keep my cooking as simple and cool as possible. During this time of year, we eat a lot of raw fruits and vegetables and salads. This salad is delicious, simple and totally versatile so you can use ingredients that you have on hand. I […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Mandy E. at South Jordan Fire Station in South Jordan, Utah
When/How did you begin participating with Bountiful Baskets? My sister from Idaho told me about it. Why did you become a site Coordinator? I was asked by my friend Anna to train to be a backup for her. I was subbing fairly often for her and others when the regular […]