Bundle up and head to the garden

When it’s 34 degrees outside and going down to 28, you bundle up and head to the garden.  I didn’t want the thought of my  turnip greens freezing to become a reality.  Since Jalapeno poppers have become a must for football games, gathering them was also a must.

The UGA vs Kentucky game is coming up in a couple of days and the peppers were the perfect size.  I always wear gloves when working with hot peppers.  I learned that the hard way when removing my contact lens not knowing that tidbit of information.  My way of making poppers is to slice them in half lengthwise, remove seeds depending on just how hot I want them, add sharp cheddar cheese, wrap them in thin sliced bacon, and cook at 425 for about 15 minutes.  Delicious!

The taste of fresh vegetables makes the time spent, even when I have to bundle up, all worthwhile.  Planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, and cooking is time consuming; eating what I’ve grown is delightful.  Even if you have space and time for only one plant, just think about how great it would be to step outside and cut some fresh basil to add to your pasta dish!