potatoes

Eating Like You Live on a Small Farm

Eating Like You Live on a Small Farm

Imagine waking up to the rooster’s crow (or your smartphone alarm with a rooster ringtone) and heading to the backyard to gather eggs from happy hens, pick dew-kissed tomatoes, or  
How Dry WAS It?

How Dry WAS It?

That garden, you see, really IS (as I have previously reported/claimed) carved out of a small corner of old-growth forest. I had to take down about six trees to clear  
Lamb Shank Shepherd’s Pie

Lamb Shank Shepherd’s Pie

During a trip to 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  
Hungarian Goulash

Hungarian Goulash

On a midsummer evening in Budapest, we savored a bowl of authentic Hungarian goulash by the Danube. Rich with paprika and aromatic spices, it was a perfect blend of warmth  
Kartoffelsalat (German Potato Salad)

Kartoffelsalat (German Potato Salad)

The key difference between American potato salad and German potato salad is that authentic Kartoffelsalat uses a warm vinegar dressing instead of mayonnaise. This isn't just a matter of taste  
How to Get Rid of Wireworms in Potatoes

How to Get Rid of Wireworms in Potatoes

If you find small, dry, round holes in your tubers, look more closely, and you may discover wireworms in potatoes. Wireworms can cause significant damage in a garden, but they