Quick Zucchini with Mint

The combination sounds unusual, the results are delicious.  Keep this in mind later in the season, when zucchini and mint over run your ideas of how to reap the benefits of their bountiful growth.  Bare bone directions can be adjusted to the volume you want to cook. 
Saute garlic in olive oil.  Add sliced, raw unpeeled zucchini, turning [...]

Frugal Herb-Gardening Tip of the Day

Fresh herbs close to the kitchen door make for a sure-fire way to quickly and economically add zesty, bright flavors to your meals.  If you are lucky enough to have a small sunny patch within steps of your entryway, make a list of the herbs your family uses the most, plus one or two that are outside of [...]