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Sauerbraten

Sauerbraten

My German neighbor taught me to make sauerbraten when I complained about a tough piece of beef I'd bought on sale. "You need to teach it patience," she said, which  
3 Garden Poems About Bugs

3 Garden Poems About Bugs

In the vibrant tapestry of a garden, bugs play an essential role, both as pollinators and sometimes as unwelcome guests. Gardening poems about bugs capture the delicate dance between these  
Potatoes Every Day

Potatoes Every Day

Potatoes are more than a side dish—they’re a culinary superstar that can bring creativity, comfort, and culture to every meal. Inspired by The Marvelous Potato: A Harvest Story, this week-long  
27 Vegetable Storage Secrets

27 Vegetable Storage Secrets

When you’ve spent months nurturing your garden, the last thing you want is for your precious vegetables to wilt, rot, or otherwise go to waste. As a food gardening enthusiast,  
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,  
13 Deadly Vegetable Garden Pests

13 Deadly Vegetable Garden Pests

I’m just going to say it: There is a lot that can go wrong with a garden. Somehow, we humans have cultivated vegetables for about 10,000 years. But a few  
Garden Pest Control? Whatever You Say!

Garden Pest Control? Whatever You Say!

Garden pest control is a hot topic in gardening conversations. Whether in person or online, everybody has an opinion on this. The thing is, there are so many different pests