Lamb Shank Shepherd’s Pie
During a trip London, I discovered something remarkable at The King's Head tavern – a shepherd's pie that completely transformed my understanding of this humble dish. Unlike the traditional versions …
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Classic Shepherd’s Pie Casserole
Growing up, shepherd's pie was more than just dinner in our house – it was a signal that winter was slowly giving way to spring, appearing most often around St. …
What to Plant in January in Zones 4-6
Welcome to January in zones 4-6 - when your garden thermometer seems stuck somewhere between "brr" and "why do we live here?" With temperatures plummeting from a chilly -30°F to …
Gardening Poems Like This One Touch the Soul
Gardening can provide nourishment for the body through healthy vegetables and fresh fruits. It can offer nourishment for the soul in lush foliage and gorgeous flowers. But gardening can also …
A Tale of Lamb Stew
Once upon a time, in the rolling hills of the Scottish Highlands, a shepherd named Angus discovered the secret to happiness: a hearty bowl of lamb stew. Angus, known for …
The Gentle Gardener? I Don’t Think So
Oh! The gentle gardener, kneeling patiently in the soil, pulling weeds one by one and talking to the flowers and plants. Come what may, the garden is a place to …
Brunch for Lunch: Ham and Cheese Potatoes
I stumbled upon this Ham and Cheese Potatoes recipe by accident, really. It was one of those nights when I was staring into the fridge, wondering what to make for …
10 Beautiful Flowering Vegetables (and Herbs)
They say you can’t put pineapple on pizza. They say you shouldn’t have more than two cups of coffee or tea each day. They say you can’t have it all. …
7 Common Vegetables that Should Not be Planted Together
I remember being in third grade and my teacher separated two of the annoying boisterous kids (okay, one of them was me), and said: “You two just can’t be around …
Wok This Way: The Lettuce Stir Fry That’ll Leaf You Wanting More
I never thought I'd be writing about stir-fried lettuce, but here we are. It all started on an evening when I had a heck-ton of lettuce growing in my garden. …
