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San Marzano: The Tomato That Stole My Heart

As an avid tomato gardener, let me tell you: San Marzano tomatoes are nothing short of magical. These oblong, bright-red beauties are the secret ingredient behind the best pasta sauce you’ll ever taste. But what makes them so special? Let’s dig in (pun intended). San Marzano tomatoes hail from the volcanic soils of Campania, Italy, […]

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The Best Edible Flowers for Your Garden (and How to Use Them)

There’s something almost magical about growing edible flowers. I remember the first time I sprinkled bright nasturtium petals over a salad—the colors popped, the flavors surprised me, and honestly, it just felt fancy. But what I love most is that these pretty little blooms aren’t just for show. They feed pollinators, deter pests, and, when you […]

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Cooking with Paprika: A Hungarian Culinary Revelation

I’ve always had a soft spot for paprika. It sneaks its way into my soups, stews, and rubs, adding warmth and depth to nearly everything I cook. But it wasn’t until a trip to Budapest a few years ago that I truly grasped just how central this vibrant spice is to Hungarian cuisine—and how little […]

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6 Easy Recipes for a Healthy Potluck Dish Straight From Your Garden

Check out a few garden-inspired potluck dishes that people love to serve. These recipes will surely make everyone ask for seconds. 1. Summer Squash Casserole Comfort food is a staple item at potlucks, but you can provide a healthy alternative to anyone who’s tired of mac and cheese. For this recipe, combine the yellow squash […]

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Broccoli Quiche Bliss: The Easy Recipe You’ll Turn to Again and Again

I’m not usually an egg person, so when I first stumbled upon the concept of quiche, I was in college, hunting for meals that felt fancy but required the kind of effort you can put in between study breaks. Fast forward to life now—kids, work, all the busyness—and quiche has earned its place in my […]

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A Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Pie Recipe to Embrace Fall

Oh boy, gather ’round folks, because I’m about to spill the beans (or should I say, the sweet potatoes?) on my absolute favorite sweet potato pie recipe. Hold onto your aprons, because this isn’t just any old sweet potato pie. This is the pie that made my Uncle Bob, who swears he hates all things […]

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Savor the Flavor: Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup Recipe for a Healthy Fiesta!

Alright, folks, gather ’round because I’m about to spill the beans (literally and figuratively) on the most life-changing Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup you’ll ever taste! Trust me, I’m not just throwing around hyperbole like confetti at a parade – this soup is the real deal, and it’s about to become your new kitchen BFF. […]

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Garden to Freezer: Crafting the Perfect Strawberry Rhubarb Sorbet

You might call me slow on the uptake, but it wasn’t until I did some light reading here at foodgardening.com that I realized my new favorite kitchen gadget, an ice cream maker, could also whip up some refreshing sorbet. I always knew sorbet was a healthier option compared to ice cream, but it took our […]

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Unexpected But Edible: 10 Weird Things You Can Actually Eat From Your Garden

As a kid, I played this game with my friend where we’d blindfold each other and take random food or condiments from the fridge and get the other person to guess what it was. It would always end in tears when one of us reached for the hot sauce. All of this by way of saying, I’ve always been interested in weird things you can actually eat.

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Gail’s Irresistible Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

For years, my lovely wife Gail has been gently nudging me toward a deeper appreciation of cauliflower. We’ve explored many farmers markets together, each time finding new varieties and flavors, yet somehow, cauliflower remained low on my list of favorite vegetables. Gail, with her endless creativity and determination, never gave up. She even suggested that […]

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