Green Thumbs and Family Ties
My Italian mother-in-law, more feisty than a jalapeño and as mellow as honey, sat in the shade of the pergola in full bloom and shouted at me. "Why do they …
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Best Homemade Herb & Spice Blends for Summer Grilling
No matter the season, I dream of sun-soaked afternoons by the grill, tongs in one hand and the smoky aroma of seasoned meats wafting through the air. That dream begins …
Soy Sauce Burgers with Coleslaw
One thing that makes burgers a universally beloved dish is that there are so many ways you can make and enjoy them. With so many varieties and flavors, there’s just …
Planting an Herb Garden: From Seed to Seasoning
Herb gardening is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding hobbies out there. Not only does it give you fresh herbs to cook with, but it also adds a splash …
How to Bring Dying Herbs Back to Life
It's a sad sight. You leave town for a day or two or just get caught up in life, and by the time you look at your garden, all you …
Tarragon, Butter, and the Ultimate Lobster Roll
As a devoted New Englander on a never-ending quest for the ultimate lobster roll, I’ve long debated the virtues of butter versus mayonnaise. Let me put it plainly: I am—and …
The Dirt on Covering Your Seeds
I still remember the first time I knelt down to plant a packet of wildflower seeds in my garden. I scattered them like a child tossing confetti, then promptly buried …
Fiery Jalapeño-Cilantro Grilling Sauce
Let's talk about heat, baby! Not the weather kind (though grilling season is definitely my favorite time of year), but the kind that makes your taste buds do a happy …
Cilantro-Lime Mojo Sauce
Let's talk about the sauce that made me question why I've spent so much money on bottled marinades all these years! Cilantro-Lime Mojo Sauce (pronounced mo-ho, not like Austin Powers' …
Hydroponic vs. Garden Lettuce Growing Showdown
Are you stuck in lettuce limbo, endlessly scrolling through Instagram-perfect hydroponic setups while glancing guiltily at your perfectly good garden plot outside? You're not alone! The great lettuce location debate …
