Squash Wars: A New Hope
I first noticed the little white-and-brown bugs on my squash in the middle of August. “Stink bugs,” I said. “Oh, well. They’re not that bad, just stinky.” I ignored them …
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Red Curry Coconut Zucchini Noodles
While the word "umami" attempts to describe how savory a dish is, how do you describe savory? To me, it's this dish. It's sweet, but also spicy, and it fills …
A Winter Planting Guide: How to Grow and Store the Food That Will Carry You Through the Cold Months
As someone who loves to cook and does it a bit for a living, I always need fresh ingredients, especially herbs. As much as I love going to the garden …
Maple-Roasted Beets and Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions, Sage and Cranberries
The first time I made Maple-Roasted Beets and Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions, Sage, and Cranberries, it was for a Friendsgiving potluck. I had grand visions of showing up with …
The Sweetest Winter Squash: From Acorn to Sunshine
I don't know about you, but I used to think winter squash meant Acorn squash, Butternut squash, or pumpkins. Then I had a Delicata squash fresh from a farmers market, …
Types of Winter Squash
If you ask someone to name familiar types of squash, they’ll probably say acorn, butternut, and spaghetti. Butternut squash is the most popular squash crop in the United States. But …
When and How to Use Compost in the Spring
The great thing about compost is that... wait. Forget that. Everything is great about compost. It's a great way to reduce the amount of garbage that goes to the landfill. …
How to Grow Your Own Pizza Garden for the Best Pizza Parties
According to the Disney/Pixar movie called WALL-E, you can grow your own pizza garden. If you haven't seen the movie, it's really adorable and fun. The film centers on the adventures of …
Maple-Roasted Beets and Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions, Sage and Cranberries
Roasted beets and butternut squash are a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Add in a little maple syrup and they caramelize ever so gently. This side dish is also …
Roasted Winter Squash Soup
Everybody loves a butternut squash soup, but what if you have a variety of sweet winter squash nearing the end of their shelf life, and you just want to use …
