Articles by Don Nicholas

Dad’s Cinnamon Peach Pie Recipe

Dad’s Cinnamon Peach Pie Recipe

Dad’s Cinnamon Peach Pie was the heart of our Summer gatherings. Made with juicy, sun-ripened peaches from the Sacramento Valley, it featured a spiced filling with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a  
Garden-Fresh Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Garden-Fresh Cucumber & Tomato Salad

This cucumber and tomato salad is the perfect balance to a rich, crispy fried chicken meal—cool, crisp, and full of fresh flavor. Start with juicy tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumbers, and  
Dad’s Picnic-Perfect Herbed Deviled Eggs

Dad’s Picnic-Perfect Herbed Deviled Eggs

These herbed deviled eggs are a fresh, picnic-ready twist on a classic, made without mayonnaise for maximum flavor and food safety. Start by perfectly hard-boiling your eggs, then mix the  
When Gardening Goes Gloriously Wrong

When Gardening Goes Gloriously Wrong

As a lifelong lover of humor and an unrepentant admirer of farce, I take particular delight in stories that masterfully blend structure, timing, and sheer absurdity. Perhaps it’s the engineer  
Plush Produce Picks: A Garden of Snuggles

Plush Produce Picks: A Garden of Snuggles

In recent years, the plush toy market has experienced a delightful transformation, with garden-inspired stuffed toys—think cuddly cabbages and amiable avocados—sprouting in popularity. These whimsical plushies have become cherished companions  
Paprika Chicken Tacos

Paprika Chicken Tacos

Tacos have long been celebrated for their versatility, offering a canvas for endless flavor combinations and culinary creativity. This recipe is a tantalizing twist on the classic taco recipe with