Get Creative With 5 Easy Carrot Recipes
I’ll admit, there’s a bit of a carrot “situation” around here! My garden always overflows with these vibrant orange beauties, and while I start off optimistic, it doesn’t take long …
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Cozy Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup to Warm Your Soul
Ah, soup season. The time of year when a chill settles into the air, and suddenly a hot cup of tea or a steaming bowl of soup feels like pure …
Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup
Cold days can get you down, but this Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup can perk you back up. It’s smooth, warm, and vibrant—and its bright orange color can definitely dispel …
The Top 7 Produce Preservation Methods for Maintained Nutritional Value
Thankfully, several simple methods can extend the life of your products while preserving as much of their nutritional value as possible.
1. Cool It
Cold storage, such as refrigeration, is ideal …
Baked Orange Chicken Breast
I was unpacking the groceries when an old friend called to say he and his family were in town for the weekend; could they stop by? I told them to …
15 Long Lasting Root Cellar Vegetables and Fruits
There's a true joy in going to the garden and picking some ripe eggplant, tomatoes, and herbs for a late summer dinner. I love walking friends through my garden in …
Sweet Potato Pecan Crumble
In my family, Sweet Potato Pecan Crumble is a staple of holiday meals. We don't know who first made it, but it's been passed down for generations. Whoever created it …
Planning a Garden with the Best Vegetables for Pickling and Preservation
When you come up with a plan for your garden, do you usually have a cuisine in mind? I know that when I plant, I always want to have tomatoes …
How to Store Potatoes, Carrots & More for Winter
Do you know how to store potatoes? What about carrots and other root crops? Did you know that apples can last up to five months in your basement? There are …
5 Raised Bed Vegetable Garden Layout Tips & Tricks
The best bit of advice I have learned about garden planning is to group your vegetables and herbs together that have similar watering and light requirements. Generally, when we envision …
