Category Archives: Recipes

Capturing The Freshest Flavors Of Spring

Speedy, Simple Recipes For Light, Refreshing Meals As days lengthen and soil warms up, it’s hard to stay indoors. My new garden is so enticing that I find myself slipping out to plant “just a few” perennials or grasses or … Continue reading

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Crispy Cauliflower Cakes & More

Celebrating Colorful Cauliflower I love cauliflower, and am tickled that finally, after years of glory for its cousin kale, cauliflower is becoming trendy. Long considered a ho-hum vegetable, plain Jane cauliflower turns sublime when partnered with fresh herbs, snappy spices, … Continue reading

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Perfect Potatoes In Any Soil (Or Nearly None)

And Joyful Gardening The Lazy Way Those whose gardens have been over-run by enthusiastic potato escapees may wonder why on earth anybody needs to know how to grow potatoes. They might rather inquire how NOT to grow potatoes. However, the … Continue reading

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Welcome Kalettes & Cousinly Crosses

Who Can Resist These Ruffled Beauties? After a decade or so of acclaim, kale needs neither introductions nor accolades. However, some delicious, new-to-the-family crosses are just hitting nurseries, markets, and high-end restaurants this year, notably kalettes. As I mentioned in … Continue reading

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