Carrots, But Make It Cool: My Journey to the Chillin’ Carrot Smoothie
I have a confession: I never thought I'd be one of those people, the kind who happily sips on a vegetable smoothie. For the longest time, I’d think, "Smoothies are …
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Get Creative With 5 Easy Carrot Recipes
I’ll admit, there’s a bit of a carrot “situation” around here! My garden always overflows with these vibrant orange beauties, and while I start off optimistic, it doesn’t take long …
Signs of Food Spoilage in Preserved Vegetables
I get it. You worked hard on preserving those fresh garden veggies, and you're looking forward to enjoying them on a cold, dark winter evening. You pull a glass jar …
Combinations of Vegetables that Should Not be Planted Together
You read that right. Even though there are lots of vegetables and herbs that complement one another in the garden, there are some vegetables that should not be planted together. …
6 Garden Aeration Tools: Which Work Best?
Over time, the soil in your garden can become compacted and dense. As we walk through the garden or move heavy equipment over it, the pressure pushes all that soil …
20 Gardening Myths Busted
Sometimes, gardening advice gets passed around like gossip. It could be gardening tips from your grandfather on your mother’s side or a neighbor’s anecdotal vegetable garden evidence. It’s easy to …
Irish Roots and American Traditions: A Saint Patrick’s Day Feast to Remember
As Saint Patrick's Day approached last year, my wife Gail and I were eagerly preparing for our annual celebration. Ever since we moved to Plymouth we've been fortunate to be …
Super Sneaky Veggie-Packed Homemade Chicken Nuggets
What, you ask, brought me to come up with my own homemade chicken nuggets recipe when they're so easily bought and microwaved? Well, let me tell you. One day in …
Stuffed Eggplant Boats
I love family lunches for two reasons; first, you get to catch up with everyone and have a nice chat, and second, you have a great excuse to be creative …
Stuffed Eggplant Boats Bursting with Mediterranean Flavors
You know those nights when you're staring into the fridge, wondering what on earth you're going to cook for dinner? Well, let me tell you about the time I discovered …
