The Zamzows Table

Indulge in the delightful essence of summer with Sandy's Lavender Cookies. This exquisite recipe, graciously shared by our home office receptionist, Sandy, captures the essence of her garden's lavender harvest in a unique and delicious way. These light and fluffy cookies, made with freshly dried lavender buds and a touch of lemon, offer a heavenly experience for your taste buds. Each delicate treat is lovingly frosted with a lavender-infused glaze and adorned with dried lavender flowers, making them a perfect addition to any summertime gathering.

Experience a mouthwatering transformation as cauliflower takes the spotlight in this flavorful dish. With garden-fresh ingredients and a homemade General Tso sauce, this vegetarian-friendly stir fry has won over even the non-vegetarians in the family. Fry the cauliflower to a golden brown, toss it with a medley of veggies, and top it off with green onions and sesame seeds. A perfect balance of taste and versatility that will leave you craving for more!

This sauce is incredibly versatile, perfect for spreading over toast, pouring over your favorite dessert, or swirling into plain Greek yogurt. There isn't a wrong way to enjoy your garden-fresh rhubarb sauce. If you've tried this recipe, we'd love to hear how you've used yours.

Several years ago, my oldest daughter chose to eat vegetarian. For about a year, our family joined her in this endeavor. While the rest of us didn't completely remove meat from our diet, we did become "part-time" vegetarians. This recipe came out of that time. We all love tacos, and I found several great substitutes.

There are few things I can think of that create the fresh taste of eating a Caprese salad. The flavor combination of mozzarella, tomato, basil, and balsamic vinegar harmoniously combines into the freshest taste imaginable. To create something so spectacular with only a few ingredients seems unimaginable. A Caprese salad is so simple to create, and adding homegrown ingredients, elevates it to something truly spectacular. 

We are celebrating all things bees this month, and what better way to honor them than with a delicious homemade jam? We found this recipe on The National Honey Board website (link will be included) and decided to give it a local twist, using some locally sourced Bee-Haus honey and homegrown organic tomatoes, garlic, and basil you may have available in your own garden!