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Herbs That Make the Loaf
My father always said, “Beans make the meatloaf, but herbs make it sing.” He meant that no matter how good your base is, the right blend of fresh garden flavor …
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Tiny Roots, Big Joy
I didn’t discover baby carrots in a seed catalog or at a farmers market. I discovered them in my father’s kitchen—though, as with many lessons from a professional chef, the …
Grow Your Own Food at Home Three Ways
Let’s just get this out of the way, produce is expensive at the grocery store. Last time I went through the checkout, I thought I must have paid for someone …
How to Grow Herbs For Tea in Your Kitchen
I love the feeling of my hands around a warm cup of herbal tea. I love the aroma, and I love the way a hot cup of tea reminds me …
29 Handy Kitchen Helpers to Make Your Life Easier
Have you ever been working on something in the kitchen and wishing for a tool to make life just a little easier? It can’t just be me! Well, it happens …
From Trash to Treasure
Sustainability has always been close to my heart, and my garden reflects this passion. What started as a small experiment—repurposing plastic waste into pots for growing herbs and medicinal plants—has …
How to Create a Living Wall Herb Garden Inside Your Home
Every time I use fresh herbs in a recipe, I say out loud (sometimes to no one in particular), “It’s the fresh herbs that make this dish!” There’s no substitution. …
How to Transplant Herbs into Indoor Pots for the Winter
Nothing beats the taste of fresh herbs and you will never change my mind. And this year, my outdoor herb garden is a thing of beauty. ::brushes dust off of …
Potted Paradise
Let me tell you a little secret—I used to think you needed a vast, rolling garden to grow fresh herbs. Rows of fragrant rosemary, lush basil, and thyme carpeting the …
The Best Mulch for an Herb Garden You Can Make or Buy
There’s nothing like the fragrance of fresh herbs in the kitchen. I love the way they flavor a meal and add color to sauces. And I love how easy they …
