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Garlic Basil Dressing

1 clove garlic
1 shallot
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or water
1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 teaspoon fresh gr. black pepper
1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
15 fresh basil leaves
Turn on food processor. Drop in garlic and shallot.
Add vinegar, salt & pepper, mustard and sugar.
Slowly drizzle in oil. Add basil and chop w/ on & off pulses.
Use on salad or platter of chilled green beans surrounded by fresh tomato slices.

recipe courtesy Barb Purpura

 

Q.  Do you have any ideas to involve my kids in Gardening.

A.  There are so many ways kids can help and develop a love for Gardening.  Here are just a few:

  • Plant Seeds indoors and watch them grow, this is an inexpensive way to teach them to care for plants.
  • When the weather is warmer transplant outdoors in an area that is just for them.
  • Kids love to water, get a watering can that is just their size. (maybe a pair of gardening shoes that can be hosed off also)
  • Plant plenty of flowers for cutting, they will love to bring you a bouquet of flowers daily.

Kids love the flowers as much as we do!

 

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