cooking

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sweet basil

bell pepper
We  are going to make pizza tomorrow using the garden vegetables.  We will use tomato, basil, bell peppers from the garden.

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  1. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Oh that sounds so good !!! I hope the pizza will turn out delicious. Have fun !!

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