Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Do you know the pumpkin man?!?

OMGosh!! This is the pumpkin my darling husband just brought in from his garden! If it was about 40 degrees cooler, it would feel like fall with all his bounty! The little pumpkins are my favorite. I bought the new SU! rub-ons just so I could decorate them. I can't wait!! I may have to do one tonight :) My husband, who grew up on a MAJOR farm, has an incredible green thumb. While everyone else was enduring the tomato embargo this summer, we had lots & lots & lots - and they're SAFE!! We've also had green peppers, zucchini, a couple of eggplants, more okra than my precious parents can eat, gourds, & spaghetti squash. Plus, we have two amazing herb gardens that have produced a ton of basil, garlic, oregano, dill, sage, and onions. I've never been much of a veggie person, but I have really enjoyed fixing new things this summer. My fave has been Carolina Caviar. ENJOY!!

Carolina Caviar
2 (15.8 oz.) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1 (16 oz.) bottle Italian dressing
1 (11 oz.) can white shoepeg corn, drained
1 large firm tomato, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 green onions, chopped
1 T. chopped fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced

Stir together all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover & chill 8-24 hours. Spoon mixture into a serving bowl, using a slotted spoon. Serve with Scoops. Yield: 8 cups.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

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I am a stay-at-home mom, Starbucks lover, and paper fanatic! I have been married to my sweet husband for almost 22 years (YIKES!) and we have two beautiful daughters: 16-year-old Bailey (who's driving!!) and 6-year-old Morgan (who's in kindergarten!). My life is richly blessed!