I have some bad news. All that time you spent raking grass as a kid? You didn’t need to do that. You could have been off riding your bike or playing video games while the grass was turning into grass compost. Sort of, anyway.
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It’s definitely grilling season, and ours is getting quite a workout. It seems like every evening we’re grabbing some type of protein to throw on the coals, along with a vegetable or two. Last weekend, a friend mentioned the foil packets she makes for BBQ vegetables in foil. I did a double-take and immediately asked […]
When I think about preserving sage, the first thing that comes to my mind is how I’ll cook with it. Dried sage has a more concentrated (read: delicious) taste when it’s dried than when it’s fresh, and it’s tasty with pork, sausages, poultry, and in stuffing.
On my quest to learn how to preserve zucchini and summer squash, I had to pause for a moment and think about why it was so important to me. One of my goals over the past couple of years (this last one in particular) has been to become more self-sufficient. There’s something very empowering about not having to rely on the grocery store for fresh vegetables.
Over the past few years, fans of Huy Fong Sriracha, the hot and garlicky chili pepper sauce in the iconic rooster bottle with the green cap, have experienced a roller coaster of emotions and heartbreak typically reserved for sports fans and soap opera viewers. The Washington Post reports that after years of wavering availability and […]
Sometimes I feel like Lucille Ball at the chocolate factory when I’m knee-deep in harvest season and just can’t keep up with using all of my delicious veggies. Even after I gift them to family and neighbors I’m always looking for creative ways to preserve vegetables once harvested. Enter butternut squash!
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Guilt-Free Zucchini Lasagna
I have been having so much fun using vegetables in new and exciting ways. There is something satisfying about taking a classic dish and updating it to incorporate more veggies. This past weekend, I tried a new version of a family favorite, Zucchini Lasagna. In my household, we all love lasagna. There is something about […]
The weather is warming up and the invitations to barbecues are starting to come through. Anyone else go to a cookout and struggle to find healthy options to eat? Is that just me? I find that this is a constant struggle. While I love potato salad with creamy mayonnaise and pasta salad loaded with goodies, […]
Gift-giving for the plant-lover in your life can be tricky, especially if you think they already have everything they need. Imagine your loved one opening a holiday or birthday gift with excitement and anticipation, only to unveil a 20lb bag of potting soil. Sure, it’ll be useful, but it doesn’t exactly have the wow-factor you may be looking for. I’ve put together a list of 5 cool gardening tools for the plant-lover in your life that I think are thoughtful, unique, and useful. (And are NOT a bag of dirt!)
Welcome to our cozy corner of appetizer indulgence! If you’re anything like us, you relish those early evening moments, where the day’s hustle melts away as you gather around for some delicious bites and refreshing drinks. One staple in our appetizer repertoire is a zesty Roasted Bell Pepper Hummus paired with a colorful array of […]