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Too Many Tomatoes? or Frozen Lettuce?

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

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  
Citrus-Herb Rub for Grilled Fish

Citrus-Herb Rub for Grilled Fish

The bright, zingy flavors in this Citrus-Herb Rub complement without overwhelming, letting the natural deliciousness of the fish shine through. Citrus and fish have been besties since basically forever –  
San Marzano: The Tomato That Stole My Heart

San Marzano: The Tomato That Stole My Heart

As an avid tomato gardener, let me tell you: San Marzano tomatoes are nothing short of magical. These oblong, bright-red beauties are the secret ingredient behind the best pasta sauce  
Do Rabbits Eat Marigolds?

Do Rabbits Eat Marigolds?

Today's story appeared to me ironically enough after I took some heat for suggesting marigolds might deter rabbits (among other pests like aphids). My experience gardening comes from real life,  
6 Vegetable Garden Planner Apps Compared

6 Vegetable Garden Planner Apps Compared

Why does it always seem like you spend all winter waiting, wishing, and hoping for spring, then when it arrives, your brain goes into panic mode, and suddenly you have