{"id":1728,"date":"2014-05-31T22:48:09","date_gmt":"2014-06-01T02:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paletted.wwwmi3-ts8.a2hosted.com\/cuisine\/?p=1728"},"modified":"2014-05-31T22:48:09","modified_gmt":"2014-06-01T02:48:09","slug":"are-you-summer-garden-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/2014\/05\/31\/are-you-summer-garden-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you “Summer Garden Ready”?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spring is turning into summer in gigantic steps. Especially given the extended winter season we \u201cenjoyed\u201d this year, we\u2019re excited to be able to get outside, to garden, to entertain, and to enjoy the lengthening days and blue skies.<\/p>\n

If you think that you\u2019ve missed your chance to get a garden started for this year, let me say that now is still the time. The ground is ready, and seeds and seedlings planted now will germinate quickly and give you delicious veggies in the summer months. Visit your local garden center, and get your garden started!<\/p>\n

Tomatoes and peppers are always favorites for the home garden. A vine-ripened tomato from your own backyard is a sensual delight by itself. And peppers, mild or hot, are one of the great garden treats of summer. Sweet banana peppers, bell peppers, and spicy jalapenos all add color, flavor, and goodness to your summer dishes. Herbs are another kind of planting you can start now and reap the rewards for the rest of the year. Dill, rosemary, parsley and basil all start fast and stay long in your garden.<\/p>\n

Once you’ve got your garden started, you’ll need to relax, wait, and reward yourself. We can help you with that part in any of several ways.<\/p>\n

Cooking party with Chef Mesilati. Let us show you some of the dishes we use to entertain our friends throughout the summer. Chef Mesilati will teach you the special touches that turn simple dishes into great cuisine, and show you how to use fresh ingredients and seasonal produce to make your own mouth-watering dishes.<\/p>\n

Winding Down or Kicking Off. Before vacations start to pull people out of town and schedules get crazy, host a party to welcome the beginning of summer. Book clubs, team sports, and other group activities will be wrapping up in May. With the talent and taste of Palette Dome Cuisine, you can concentrate on the celebrating.<\/p>\n

Summer Cocktail Party. Some nights are just too beautiful to spend inside, in the kitchen or at a sit-down dinner. Palette Dome Cuisine can create a menu unique finger foods for light casual dining on the deck.<\/p>\n

As boutique caterers, we can create custom menus that take advantage of the freshest flavors the season has to offer. Whether you’re waiting for those veggies to sprout, or just want to enjoy a unique culinary experience, contact Chef Hagai to personalize your event today!<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Especially given the extended winter season we \u201cenjoyed\u201d this year, we\u2019re excited to be able to get outside, to garden, to entertain, and to enjoy the lengthening days and blue skies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_surecart_dashboard_logo_width":"180px","_surecart_dashboard_show_logo":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_orders":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_invoices":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_subscriptions":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_downloads":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_billing":true,"_surecart_dashboard_navigation_account":true,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","wpupg_custom_link":[],"wpupg_custom_link_behaviour":[],"wpupg_custom_link_nofollow":[],"wpupg_custom_image":[],"wpupg_custom_image_id":[],"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1,4],"tags":[153,152,91,155,151,10,154],"class_list":["post-1728","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-food","category-seasonal","tag-appetizer","tag-garden","tag-party","tag-pepper","tag-spring","tag-summer","tag-tomato"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcRuXt-rS","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":16984,"url":"https:\/\/palettedome.com\/cuisine\/2024\/07\/21\/the-simple-joy-of-summer-foods-grilling-and-meal-prep\/","url_meta":{"origin":1728,"position":0},"title":"The Simple Joy of Summer Foods, Grilling, and Meal Prep","author":"Chef Mesilati","date":"July 21, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Summer is a season that awakens the senses with its vibrant colors, warm breezes, and the delightful smells of seasonal foods. 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