8 Recipes for a Garden-to-Table Holiday Dinner
Doesn't the idea of having all the ingredients you need (or at least most of them) for a big holiday dinner sound like fun? No more elbowing around the farmers …
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10 Sage Companion Plants
If you think about it, referring to the garden as a neighborhood isn't so strange. A diverse grouping of flowers, vegetables, herbs, and fruits creates a mini ecosystem where bees, …
Growing Resolutions
The first week of January is, of course, New Year’s resolution time. So, on a sunny afternoon, I always resolutely bundle up, step outside, and have a talk with my …
Best Beef & Barley Stew
Barley is in the spotlight as a fiber rich and minimally processed grain. Beef stew is traditionally hearty with a thick broth, but you’ll still get all the flavor and …
Baked Parsnip Fries
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Baked Parsnip Fries, a savory and crispy twist on traditional French fries. This recipe combines the earthy sweetness of parsnips with the …
Colorful Carrot Slaw
When I go to a potluck dinner or picnic, I don’t like to bring something boring. It can be simple to make, but I want it to be something delicious …
Carrot and Parsley Salad
A friend of mine makes it his personal mission to impress his mother-in-law with dishes he cooks himself. It’s been a great endeavor so far and I love swapping recipes …
The Making of Mrs. Know It All
I am what you call a city girl growing up just 10 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh in a borough called Swissvale. My Grandma Kaschauer had lived there since 1906 and …
Garden Follies
My dad was a rural soul, despite a closet full of suits and a house in a Birmingham, Alabama, suburb. This notion first presented itself to me one night when …
The Secret Ingredient in My Father’s Pasta Sauce
Growing up, Sunday dinners at our house were always something to look forward to. While many dads spent their weekends lounging on the couch, my father, a hardworking man who …
