Old Fashioned Kitchen: recipes, entertaining, afternoon tea

The ordinary arts we practice every day
at home are of more importance to the
soul than their simplicity might suggest.
~Thomas More

Welcome to The Old Fashioned Kitchen, where we share recipes, cooking tips and memories of the kitchen. Cooking and food is part of our heritage. We pass down recipes and techniques to each new generation,creating memories that will last forever. Share your recipe favorites,ask questions or request recipes in our  Cooking Forum.   

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Summer Harvest Tea

Before the cool weather sets in, enjoy the bounty of your herb, flower and vegetable gardens by giving a Summer Harvest Tea Party. Plan your theme around the garden, invite friends and family. Don't make it a formal affair, but rather a way to celebrate everyone's gardens and share produce, flowers, seeds and advice.

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Harvesting and Using Summer Squash

Summer squash is one of my favorite vegetables. I love the yellow summer squash in particular. They should be harvested while still tender, when they have a "glossy" appearance and are still small. You will most likely need to harvest daily once they start to appear.

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