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I am a big fan of kimchi (aka kimchee): Korean pickled cabbage. Kimchi is high in natural probiotics that aid digestion; it also contains lots of vitamin C. I usually make kimchi with Napa cabbage, but I’ve got several varieties …
I grow lots of different organic heirloom tomatoes in my garden. I love the little ones, specifically the sungolds and yellow pears, and this simple fondue-like creation is one of my new favorite ways to use them. Recipes for roasted …
Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It thrives in sunny locations, has long spikes of lavender flowers that generally bloom in the summer, and is a member of the mint family. I …
It has been so hot here recently that the idea of eating hot soup was banished from my mind. Now that the weather’s more cooperative and ripe tomatoes are on the vine, it makes perfect sense to throw this roasted …
I haven’t had good luck growing blackberries at home, but it seems straight forward enough to do, so I am planning to give it another go. The mistake I made in the past was not giving my blackberry plants enough …
I have never grown lemongrass before, but I stuck a plant into my herb garden this spring and it really seems to be flourishing. Lemongrass is a perennial, so I am pleased I’ll have this plant for years to come. …
Now that my garden cucumbers are ripe, I am looking for all sorts of creative ways to use them. This sorbet is perfect for summer because it’s cool as a cucumber (sorry, couldn’t resist) and it takes very little time …
I recently learned that peony blossoms are edible, so I decided to combine them with rose petals (also edible) in this ice cream recipe. I grow both peonies and roses in my flower garden and I never spray them with …
Ever purchased “gourmet” raspberry vinegar? It’s a delicious addition to salad dressings and marinades. When raspberries are ripe for the picking in your garden (or when local raspberries are available at your market), it’s the perfect time to make your …
Without a doubt, paint is one of the easiest ways to give a room an instant update while remaining loyal to a slim budget. When I moved into my fixer-upper last spring, my den was in need of a serious …
I’ve had them fried, but I never knew you could grill green tomatoes until recently. My garden is full of heirloom tomato varieties and I’ve been waiting so patiently for them to ripen. Then I read about grilled green tomatoes …
Squash blossoms are not just beautiful to behold, they are also edible and quite tasty. While it is common to stuff them with cheese and herbs, dredge them in eggs and flour, and fry them into deliciousness, it’s also possible …
I’ve been on a serious kick to get my den in working order. As a self-titled super do-it-yourself furniture rehabber, when it came time to round up a coffee table for my soon-to-be den, there was no better place to look …
