The Cheerful Chive
If herbs were characters at a garden party, chives would be the witty guest with a subtle flair—never the loudest in the room, but always the one everyone remembers. With …
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Yellow Squash Steals the Garden Spotlight
Yellow squash, also affectionately known as crookneck or straightneck squash, is the cheerful, sun-kissed cousin in the Summer squash family. Native to the Americas and cultivated by Indigenous peoples for …
Garden Basil & Caramelized Onion Chicken Burgers
There’s something undeniably magical about biting into a burger that hits every note—sweet, smoky, herbaceous, and juicy—yet still feels light enough for summer eating. That’s exactly what these caramelized onion …
Our Favorite Herbs and Spices
Recently, Gail and I embarked on an ambitious project to rearrange our herb and spice cabinet. Inspired by the flavors of our own backyard garden and some culinary research, we …
The Best Organic DIY Insecticide for Indoor and Hydroponic Food Gardens
I love my indoor garden for several reasons, but mostly because I don’t love outdoor garden pests. Well, maybe except for those cute rabbits that I always plant a little …
Too Many Tomatoes? or Frozen Lettuce?
Which shall it be? The frozen lettuce just happened, while the too-many tomatoes is yet to occur (but is as sure a certainty as President Clinton is to ... well, …
Smoked Tomato & Basil Grilling Sauce
There's something about the combination of sweet, ripe tomatoes and smoky flavor that just screams "SUMMER!" louder than my kid jumping into the pool. While traditional tomato sauces are simmered …
Roasted Garlic & Oregano Butter Sauce
Can we all just agree that roasted garlic is one of the greatest smells on planet Earth? The way it transforms from sharp and pungent to sweet and nutty is …
Honey-Balsamic Thyme Glaze
Confession time: I have definitely eaten this Honey-Balsamic Thyme Glaze straight from the spoon. Multiple times. No shame in my game! There's something about the combination of sweet honey and …
Greek Tzatziki Herb Sauce
You know those sauces so good you find yourself looking for excuses to put them on everything? Tzatziki is THAT sauce for me. I've been known to stand in front …
