It's fun concocting my own recipes in an effort to use as many veggies from the garden as possible. This version of garden pasta has become one of my favorites. Step 1: Blend tomatoes, garlic, and a jalapeño. Pour the sauce into a pan, and add fresh herbs--rosemary, sage, thyme, and oregano. Sprinkle some salt to speed up the cooking process. Step 2: Grill sliced squash and zucchini. Step 3: Keep the grilled squash and zucchini on a side. Sprinkle some ground bell pepper on t

My father loved nature. He had a keen appreciation for the outdoors, despite (or perhaps because of) living in city where green spaces were slowly being consumed by commercial and residential construction to accommodate a fast-growing and ambition-filled population. Yet, Papa would find ways to help us enjoy nature, especially during the time when he was in good health. I remember going to Bonta, officially Kamla Nehru Ridge, with my father and the family early in the morning