My grandson Logan built this guy and wanted him to keep me company when I got up to write. How stinkin' adorable is this mega transformer??? He's about 1 foot and a half tall... so an imposing figure!
Hi, I'm Ruthy.... and I'm a writer. And a mom, grandma, farm lady, baker... We all wear a lot of hats, don't we? And how wonderful to be healthy enough to do that!
This is jam making time on the farm.
And mum-growing.... they're coming right along! This is me, keepin' it real....
And the local geese are raising their families quite nicely... and stopping traffic!
So life is busy, fun, crazy and altogether normal up here on the farm... but I got a sweet note from one of my readers, Ted Morrow. Ted's from the heartland and every now and again he sends me recipes... and they're always good, but this one is a new family favorite!
He got the recipe from a magazine and I'm not sure which one, but I'm going to print it here and hope I don't get arrested or something.
We double it so that we have a plate full of these to snack on. Yes. They're that good!
Zucchini Cakes
2 cups shredded zucchini
3 eggs (the recipe calls for two, we like three better)
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
2 teaspoons Montreal Chicken seasoning (or any great zesty seasoning) (this was a Ruthy addition)
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
Salt and pepper to taste....
Mix all together.
Heat griddle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Drop batter onto hot griddle. Flatten slightly. Fry until browned. Flip. Repeat... fry until browned.
Lift off and enjoy!
I don't have words to tell you how happy these make us. We eat them straight and make sandwiches out of them and sprinkle them with salt and pretend they're haute cuisine because they make us that happy. And I took pics but they're in my camera... and I can't find the little cord! Oops! Maybe by Thursday, darlings??? :)
We've got our produce stand open for business with veggies, jams, breads and smiles! It's always so nice to see customers again... and meet new ones!
This has become a summertime favorite for lunches, snacks, etc. We eat them hot or cold... and they're delightfully healthy, like a meal in the palm of your hand! And at this time of year, when we're too busy to put much thought into meals, they're kind of something to to get through from time of day to time of day.... and we're okay with that!
But the joy of being able to use the farm produce for our own good and to sell it to others makes us happy! And sharing the ideas with you, our readers and friends, only makes it that much better.
AND LOOK!!!!!!! My newest Guideposts mystery, book 2 of "Savannah Secrets" is just out!!!!! And you can get 20% off right now by entering the code CELEBRATE in the space provided.... I love this story, this series, and working with the wonderful people of Guideposts. We are truly blessed to work together.
Back to farm work, watering mums and starting to set up for Fall Extravaganza.... And sending you blessings!
I love zucchini cakes, but haven't made any this year yet. I'll have to try your recipe!
ReplyDeleteHave fun on the farm, Ruthy. I'm spending the day in the car. :-)
I wish I were in the car with you! We would giggle like school girls!!!!!
DeleteAs a person who recently discovered two previously overlooked baseball bat sized zucchini in her garden, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I just printed this recipe out and I'll be trying it today! (How do these things get so big so fast? And how do they hide so well??)
ReplyDeleteThat is always the question, Laurel! Where are they hiding????? And you will love these. They are so good, and I've made them with Cajun seasoning for the older folks (grown-ups) and they love that kick added in.... And so nice to see you today!
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