Articles by Don Nicholas

Liquid Gold of the Garden

Liquid Gold of the Garden

Gail and I had the pleasure of going to an olive-oil tasting on a recent trip to Tuscany, and let me tell you—what we thought we knew about olive oil  
The Peas That Stole the Salad

The Peas That Stole the Salad

It happened on a sun-dappled afternoon in the Tuscan countryside. Gail and I had stopped for lunch at a small farmhouse trattoria perched on a hillside surrounded by rows of  
My German Recipe Collection

My German Recipe Collection

I’m not saying German food changed my life—but let’s just say, after enough schnitzel, sauerkraut, and German chocolate cake, I started questioning my ancestry, my destiny, and my pants size. Yes,  
Unconventional Thanksgiving Traditions

Unconventional Thanksgiving Traditions

Thanksgiving is a time-honored American tradition where families gather around the dinner table to express gratitude and share a hearty meal. While the turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie often take  
10-Day Healthy Holiday Meal Planner

10-Day Healthy Holiday Meal Planner

The holiday season is a time to indulge in the warmth of family and friends, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to celebrate with fresh, wholesome meals inspired by the  
A Dozen Holiday Delights

A Dozen Holiday Delights

The holidays are a magical time when food becomes more than sustenance—it becomes the language of love, tradition, and creativity. Across the country, gardeners are transforming the fruits of their  
Celebrating the Holidays the American Way

Celebrating the Holidays the American Way

The aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg wafts through the air, mingling with the hearty scent of roasting squash and the tangy pop of cranberries simmering on the stove. It’s the  
Bending Over Backwards for Garden Yoga

Bending Over Backwards for Garden Yoga

As someone who digs in the dirt and occasionally attempts a downward dog (never at the same time, mind you), I approached the Garden Yoga article from our July 2024