A well-maintained pond can be a game-changer, offering benefits beyond aesthetics. By boosting soil moisture, attracting beneficial wildlife and enhancing biodiversity, a pond helps your garden thrive naturally — without …
Inspired by the fresh produce of California and the heartiness of Southern cooking, this mac & cheese was my father’s personal twist on a classic. Sharp cheddar melted into a …
I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees.” ― Pablo Neruda,”Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair” Six months after we started dating, J.P. …
As your intrepid gardening reporter and seeker of knowledge in all forms—terrestrial and celestial—I decided that 2025 would be the year I let the cosmos guide my planting decisions. …
There’s something about cherry tomatoes that makes me smile. Perhaps it’s their tiny perfection—bite-sized jewels that hang in clusters like nature’s candy—or maybe it’s their sweet and tangy burst of …
I first noticed marigolds when Reverend Sullivan gave a sermon about resilience, using the church garden as his metaphor. “The marigolds,” he said, pointing to a cluster of golden-orange blooms …
You know those recipes that make you feel like a culinary genius even though they're secretly super easy? This is that dish. This Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bake features golden-brown, Parmesan-crusted …
As I write down this ode to one of my new favorite recipes, I find myself wanting to add these Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Quinoa and Feta to next week's …
This easy asparagus stuffed chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts filled with fresh asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella, seasoned to perfection for a dish that’s as impressive as it is …
I know asparagus is amazing all times of year, but I still remember my first spring harvest of asparagus. It felt like a small miracle seeing those tender spears poking …
