Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
Every year after Thanksgiving, as I survey the landscape of leftover turkey in my refrigerator, I'm reminded that sometimes the best recipes come from necessity. This turkey shepherd's pie was …
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What to Plant in January in Zones 9-10
Lucky you! While gardeners in other zones are huddled inside with their seed catalogs, January in zones 9-10 feels more like spring in most other places. With daytime temperatures typically …
Creamy, Dreamy, and Green: Healthy Cream of Asparagus Soup
Asparagus has always been one of my favorite ingredients to cook with because it’s so versatile. From side dishes to soups, it adapts beautifully to all kinds of recipes. One …
The Best Clam Chowder in New England
In Plymouth, Massachusetts, there is a historic tavern, believed to be the oldest English-speaking one in North America. …
The Origin of Navy Bean Soup
Imagine the rolling waves of the open sea, the crisp salt air filling your lungs, and the camaraderie of fellow sailors as you embark on yet another voyage aboard the …
The Tale of Dad’s Chunky Tomato Soup
In the heart of the Sacramento Valley, where winter's chill was more of a gentle reminder than a biting cold, our family Garden thrived. The frosty nights kept farmers on …
The Best Clam Chowder in New England
Nestled in the woods of Plymouth, Massachusetts, on a charming dirt road, stands what some claim to be the oldest English-speaking tavern in North America. This historic tavern, with its …
Texas Beef Stew
Once upon a time in the vast, untamed plains of Texas, a group of rugged cowboys roamed the land with their trusty steeds. These cowboys, known for their grit and …
Nurse Gladys’ Enchanted Winter Garden: A Fairytale Adventure
The light and fluffy snowflakes continued to fall onto the windshield as I pulled into the snow-covered parking lot of the medical center for my shift as the nursing supervisor. …
From Hydrophobia to Hydroponics: A Gardener’s Journey
If I were a seed, snug in a sponge, suspended above a reservoir of water, I might just panic at the mere thought. But then again, who knows what kind …
