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Quesadilla de flor de Calabaza | Squash Blossom Quesadilla in the Garden

Today I went cooking in the garden to make one of my favorites: Quesadilla de flor de calabaza (squash blossom quesadilla)🌼🧀. I grew up with my dad making these for me whenever zucchini would come in season. This is what a zucchini flower looks like and it’s totally edible. Mixed with cheese in a quesadilla- it is the true spring/summer treat. I topped mine with … Continue reading Quesadilla de flor de Calabaza | Squash Blossom Quesadilla in the Garden

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Figgy Yogurt

I cannot wait when August and September come around here in Southern California. The fig trees are in full bloom, just for a month or two. We have two trees in the backyard and we get buckets of figs nearly every day and eat a ton each day. The best ones are cracked because they are so plump- those are the sweetest.  Naturally, I want … Continue reading Figgy Yogurt

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